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.
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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/ |
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/ |
