C1 English Nouns: Investigation & Management

This list covers nouns used in high-level analytical and organisational contexts. It includes a section on Investigation, Assessment & Communication with words like scrutiny, disclosure, and probe, and vocabulary for Collaboration, Management & Coordination such as supervision and consensus.

Investigation, Assessment & Communication

Word Example Sentence IPA (UK)
confirmation They awaited confirmation of the results. /ˌkɒnfəˈmeɪʃn/
consultation The decision followed extensive consultation with experts. /ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃn/
detection Early detection of the disease improved outcomes significantly.
Word Partners: early detection
/dɪˈtekʃn/
identification Citizens were required to carry identification documents at all times. /aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
inspection Quality control required rigorous inspection procedures. /ɪnˈspekʃn/
probe Authorities launched a probe into alleged electoral fraud. /prəʊb/
processing Order processing times improved significantly. /ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/
projection Financial projections suggested continued growth.
Word Partners: financial projection
/prəˈdʒekʃn/
query The committee members raised several queries about the proposal.
Word Partners: raise a query
/ˈkwɪəri/
realisation She slowly came to the realisation that change was impossible.
Word Partners: come to the realisation
/ˌriːəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
reasoning Her reasoning was sound and logical. /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
reflection The essay offered deep reflection on the subject. /rɪˈflekʃn/
revelation The disclosure proved a shocking revelation. /ˌrevəˈleɪʃn/
scrutiny The government's actions came under public scrutiny.
Word Partners: public scrutiny, under scrutiny
/ˈskruːtəni/

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Collaboration, Management & Coordination

Word Example Sentence IPA (UK)
collaboration The project required close collaboration between departments.
Word Partners: close collaboration
/kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃn/
compromise Both sides reached a workable compromise. /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/
concession The negotiations resulted in mutual concessions from both sides. /kənˈseʃn/
coordination Effective coordination was essential for success. /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃn/
decision-making The framework improved decision-making processes.
Word Partners: decision-making process
/dɪˈsɪʒn meɪkɪŋ/
guidance The mentor provided invaluable guidance. /ˈɡaɪdns/
handling Careful handling of customer complaints improved retention. /ˈhændlɪŋ/
maintenance The building required extensive maintenance work. /ˈmeɪntənəns/
manipulation The data showed evidence of manipulation. /məˌnɪpjuˈleɪʃn/
mismanagement The company failed due to years of financial mismanagement.
Word Partners: financial mismanagement
/ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt/
supervision Junior staff required close supervision initially. /ˌsuːpəˈvɪʒn/

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