GMAT Vocabulary

#261

merger

Noun

Example sentences

1. The merger created one larger company.
2. Employees were worried about the merger.
3. The government approved the merger after a long review.

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#262

acquisition

Noun

Example sentences

1. The company announced the acquisition of a smaller rival.
2. The acquisition added new products to the business.
3. The bank financed the acquisition.

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#263

consolidation

Noun

Example sentences

1. The consolidation of three offices reduced costs.
2. The market is going through a period of consolidation.
3. The company completed the consolidation of its debts.

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#264

restructuring

Noun

Example sentences

1. The company began restructuring after large losses.
2. The restructuring may lead to fewer jobs.
3. Management explained the restructuring plan to employees.

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#265

divestiture

Noun

Example sentences

1. The divestiture of the factory raised cash for the company.
2. Regulators required the divestiture of one business unit.
3. The company used divestiture to focus on its main products.

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#266

privatization

Noun

Example sentences

1. The government discussed the privatization of the airline.
2. Privatization may bring private investment.
3. Workers protested against the privatization plan.

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#267

outsourcing

Noun

Example sentences

1. The company reduced costs through outsourcing.
2. Outsourcing customer service can create quality problems.
3. The firm is considering outsourcing its IT work.

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#268

offshoring

Noun

Example sentences

1. The company used offshoring to move production abroad.
2. Offshoring may lower costs but affect local jobs.
3. The report studies the economic effects of offshoring.

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#269

governance

Noun

Example sentences

1. Good governance requires clear rules and honest leaders.
2. The board is responsible for corporate governance.
3. The reform aims to improve local governance.

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#270

compliance

Noun

Example sentences

1. The factory is in compliance with safety rules.
2. The bank checks compliance with financial laws.
3. Staff received training on compliance.

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#271

regulation

Noun

Example sentences

1. The new regulation limits pollution.
2. Businesses must follow the regulation.
3. The government introduced stricter banking regulation.

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#272

accountability

Noun

Example sentences

1. Public officials should show accountability for their decisions.
2. The new system improves accountability.
3. Clear job roles create greater accountability.

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#273

transparency

Noun

Example sentences

1. The company promised greater transparency about its costs.
2. Transparency helps build public trust.
3. The law requires transparency in government spending.

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#274

incentive

Noun

Example sentences

1. The bonus gives workers an incentive to improve performance.
2. Lower taxes may create an incentive to invest.
3. There is little incentive to change the system.

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#275

motivation

Noun

Example sentences

1. Her main motivation is to help her family.
2. Praise can increase a student's motivation.
3. He lost motivation after several failures.

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#276

productivity

Noun

Example sentences

1. New software improved worker productivity.
2. Regular breaks can increase productivity.
3. The factory measured productivity each month.

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#277

efficiency

Noun

Example sentences

1. The new system improved efficiency and reduced waste.
2. Energy efficiency can lower electricity costs.
3. The manager reviewed the team's efficiency.

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#278

effectiveness

Noun

Example sentences

1. We need to measure the effectiveness of the program.
2. The medicine's effectiveness varies among patients.
3. Training improved the effectiveness of the staff.

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#279

capacity

Noun

Example sentences

1. The hall has a capacity of five hundred people.
2. The factory is working at full capacity.
3. The team lacks the capacity to manage another project.

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#280

capability

Noun

Example sentences

1. The phone has the capability to record video.
2. The team showed strong capability in data analysis.
3. We must build local capability through training.

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