Business English is essential for professionals who want to communicate effectively in a global environment. Here are some key vocabulary terms that are commonly used in business contexts.

Nouns

  • Market: The place where buyers and sellers meet to trade goods and services.
  • Revenue: The total income generated from the sale of goods and services.
  • Strategy: A plan or method designed to achieve a particular goal.

Verbs

  • Negotiate: To discuss and agree on terms, especially in business.
  • Expand: To increase the size, number, or amount of something.
  • Innovate: To introduce something new or make changes to something.

Adjectives

  • Profitable: Producing a financial gain.
  • Dynamic: Full of activity and energy.
  • Sustainable: Capable of being maintained at a certain rate or level.

Phrases

  • Break-even point: The point at which total costs and total revenues are equal.
  • Market share: The proportion of the total market that is accounted for by a particular company or product.
  • Growth potential: The likelihood of increasing in size or value.

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For more information on business English vocabulary, check out our Business English Guide.