GMAT Vocabulary

#401

data

Noun

Example sentences

1. The data shows a rise in sales.
2. We collected data from five schools.
3. Good decisions require accurate data.

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#402

dataset

Noun

Example sentences

1. The researcher shared the full dataset online.
2. This dataset contains information from one thousand customers.
3. We cleaned the dataset before the analysis.

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#403

sample

Noun

Example sentences

1. The study used a sample of two hundred adults.
2. The shop gave us a free sample.
3. A larger sample may produce more reliable results.

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#404

universe

Noun

Example sentences

1. The universe contains billions of stars.
2. In this study, the universe includes all registered voters.
3. Scientists continue to learn about the universe.

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#405

observation

Noun

Example sentences

1. Her observation helped us notice the problem.
2. The patient stayed in the hospital for observation.
3. Each observation was recorded in a table.

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#406

experiment

Noun

Example sentences

1. The students performed a simple experiment.
2. The experiment tested the effect of light on plants.
3. We repeated the experiment three times.

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#407

control

Noun

Example sentences

1. The experiment included a control group.
2. The manager has control over the budget.
3. Good rules help control risk.

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#408

treatment

Noun

Example sentences

1. The patient responded well to the treatment.
2. The treatment group received the new medicine.
3. Fair treatment is important in every workplace.

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#409

methodology

Noun

Example sentences

1. The report clearly explains its methodology.
2. We reviewed the research methodology before trusting the results.
3. A strong methodology reduces errors.

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#410

procedure

Noun

Example sentences

1. Follow the safety procedure carefully.
2. The hiring procedure takes about two weeks.
3. The doctor explained the procedure before starting.

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#411

protocol

Noun

Example sentences

1. The hospital follows a strict safety protocol.
2. The researchers used the same protocol in every test.
3. Staff must follow the emergency protocol.

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#412

measurement

Noun

Example sentences

1. The measurement of the room was accurate.
2. Regular measurement helps track progress.
3. The study used height as one measurement.

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#413

metric

Noun

Example sentences

1. Customer satisfaction is an important metric.
2. The team chose a simple metric to measure success.
3. No single metric tells the whole story.

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#414

indicator

Noun

Example sentences

1. A rising temperature can be an indicator of illness.
2. Sales growth is a useful indicator of demand.
3. The red light is an indicator that the battery is low.

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#415

index

Noun

Example sentences

1. The price index rose this month.
2. Use the index at the back of the book.
3. The health index compares several countries.

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#416

baseline

Noun

Example sentences

1. We recorded a baseline before the training began.
2. Last year's sales provide a baseline for comparison.
3. The patient's baseline temperature was normal.

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#417

estimate

Noun

Example sentences

1. Our estimate of the cost was too low.
2. The builder gave us a written estimate.
3. Experts estimate that the project will take six months.

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#418

projection

Noun

Example sentences

1. The sales projection looks optimistic.
2. The map uses a special projection of the earth.
3. The budget projection covers the next three years.

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#419

forecast

Noun

Example sentences

1. The weather forecast predicts rain.
2. The company lowered its profit forecast.
3. We used past data to create the forecast.

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#420

probability

Noun

Example sentences

1. There is a high probability of rain tonight.
2. The study calculates the probability of success.
3. A probability of zero means the event cannot happen.

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