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24 Cards in this Set
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attain
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v. reach, achieve, fulfill (goal, desire, etc.)
The purpose of a project is to attain its objective and then terminate. |
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deem
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v. suppose, believe, estimate
deem verb [T not continuous] FORMAL to consider or judge something in a particular way: [+ object + noun or adjective] The area has now been deemed safe. [+ noun or adjective] We will provide help whenever y |
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ascertain
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v. clarify, verify, confirm
v. certificar, verificar, averiguar, apurar |
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conversely
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adv. in an opposite manner, in a contrary manner
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evolve
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v. develop, gradually change or mature over time; be developed, be changed
the Project Management Body of Knowledge is constantly evolving. |
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lexicon
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n. dictionary; vocabulary used in a particular profession, terminology; total number of morphemes within a language
..., promotes a common lexicon for discussing, writing, and applying project management. |
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seldom
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adv. not often, infrequently, rarely
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endeavor
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n. effort, attempt
v. attempt, try hard, make an effort to achieve a goal A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. |
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outcome
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n. result, effect
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undertake
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undertake (DO)
verb [T] undertook, undertaken to do or begin to do something, especially something that will take a long time or be difficult: Students are required to undertake simple experiments. |
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last
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last (CONTINUE)
1 to continue to exist: The meeting lasted two hours. The drought lasted for several months. They say the snow will last until the end of next week. I can't see the ceasefire lasting. |
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outlast
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v. last longer than; survive longer
v. ultrapassar o tempo de duração; sobreviver |
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outlive
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v. live longer than
v. prolongar os dias, sobreviver The project team, as a working unit, seldom outlives the project. |
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adhere
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v. stick to, cling to; be devoted to (an idea, group, etc.)
v. aderir; unir-se; juntar-se PMI members adhere to a “Code of Ethics”. |
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timely
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adj. opportune, well-timed, convenient
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procurement
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n. purchase, sale, acquisition
procurement noun [U] FORMAL the obtaining of supplies: They are reported to have a substantial budget for the procurement of military supplies. procure verb FORMAL 1 [T] to obtain something, especially after an effo |
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conversant
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adjective FORMAL
be conversant with sth to be familiar with, and have knowledge or experience of the facts or rules of something: I'm not conversant with the rules of chess. |
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compliance
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n. submission, obedience, acquiescence
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confer
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(TALK)
verb [I] -rr- to exchange ideas on a particular subject, often in order to reach a decision on what action to take: I should like some time to confer with my lawyer. |
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indeed
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indeed (CERTAINLY)
adverb 1 really or certainly, often used to emphasize something: Indeed, it could be the worst environmental disaster in Western Europe this century. Evidence suggests that errors may indeed be occurring. We live in strange times ind |
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feasibility study
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noun [C]
an examination of a situation to decide whether a suggested method, plan, or piece of work is possible or reasonable: The local authority is to carry out a feasibility study into expanding the old stadium. The company agreed to conduct a feasibil |
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feasible
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adjective SLIGHTLY FORMAL
1 able to be made, done or achieved: With the extra resources, the scheme now seems feasible. [+ to infinitive] It may be feasible to clone human beings, but is it ethical? 2 possible or reasonable: It's quite feasible (that) we |
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accomplish verb [T]
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accomplish verb [T]
to finish something successfully or to achieve something: The students accomplished the task in less than ten minutes. She accomplished such a lot during her visit. I feel as if I've accomplished nothing since I left my job. |
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accomplished adjective
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skilled:
She's a very accomplished pianist/painter/horsewoman. He was accomplished in all the arts. |
