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This guide explores fundamental concepts such as "series," "authority," "relevant information," and "investment." A series refers to a sequence of related items, such as books or meetings. Authority denotes the power to make decisions, exemplified by police actions or managerial responsibilities. Relevance indicates the importance of information in conversations or decisions. Investment involves the allocation of resources, like money or time, with the expectation of positive returns. This primer provides clear definitions and examples to enhance understanding and practical application.
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(ser-eez) series
Def’n: (N) a number of things that come one after another - first, second, third… Ex. Harry Potter is a series of books. Ex. There will be a series of meetings about the new program.
(chap-ter) chapter
ə-tho-rə-tee authority
Def’n – (N) The power to make decisions. • Ex. Police have the authority to arrest somebody. • Ex. At a store, the salesperson may say, “I’m sorry. I don’t have the authority to do that. You will have to speak to my manager.”
de-fə-ni-shun definition
re-lə-vənt relevant (to)
Def’n – (adj) Important to a person or to a conversation. • Ex. Ignore that information. It isn’t relevant to what we are talking about. • Ex. My class about new computers is relevant to my plan to work in computer repairs. • Ex. We told the police all of the relevant information.
in-vest-ment investment
Def’n – (N) Money or effort spent in the hope of making more money or having a positive result. • Ex. She earned a lot of money off of her investment in the stock market. • Ex. Education is a good investment for your future.
(cə-myu-nə-ka-shun) communication
