TOEIC Business Vocabulary: Product Promotion, Sales, and Orders

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering key business terms from TOEIC modules on Marketing, Advertising, Projects, Sales, and Orders.

Appeal (to)

Verb meaning to attract or please someone (noun: appeal, meaning attraction or interest; adjective: appealing, meaning attractive).

Dated

Adjective describing something that is old-fashioned, obsolete, or out-of-date.

Design

Noun meaning a layout, model, or conception; or verb meaning to conceive or create. Not to be confused with 'drawing' (a sketch/drawing).

Display

Verb meaning to exhibit or show; or noun denoting a showcase, shop window, or demonstration.

Feature

Verb meaning to present, include, or highlight; or noun denoting a distinct characteristic or functionality.

Input

Noun referring to a contribution or participation; or verb meaning to enter data into an electronic system.

Overwhelm

Verb meaning to overpower or submerge; can convey a positive emotion (e.g., moved by support) or a negative state (e.g., swamped by work).

Patron

Noun denoting a customer, client, or benefactor. A false cognate in French (does not mean employer/boss).

Rebrand

Verb meaning to change the corporate image, market presentation, or branding of a business or product.

Receptive

Adjective describing a willingness to consider or receive new ideas, proposals, or feedback.

Survey

Noun denoting a poll, study, or inspection; or verb meaning to poll, inspect, or evaluate (a surveyor is a property surveyor).

Advertisement (Ad / Advert)

Noun designating a public announcement promoting a product or service; commonly abbreviated informally as 'ad' or 'advert'.

Billboard

Noun designating a large outdoor signboard used for displaying large-scale advertising posters.

Commercial

Noun referring specifically to a paid advertisement broadcast on television or radio.

Demographic

Noun designating a targeted sector or population segment defined by shared characteristics.

Endorsement

Noun meaning public support, approval, or recommendation of a product by a celebrity or credible entity.

Go viral

Idiomatic expression meaning to spread rapidly across online media platforms and gain widespread attention.

Household

Noun denoting a home or domestic unit; or adjective meaning familiar, ordinary, or well-known.

Pay off

Phrasal verb meaning to yield successful results or produce a positive, profitable return on effort or investment.

Return on investment (ROI)

Noun phrase denoting the measure of profitability or financial gain generated from an investment relative to its cost.

Testimonial

Noun referring to a formal written or spoken endorsement from a customer praising a product or service.

Acquisition

Noun denoting the purchase or takeover of a business or company by another organization (verb: acquire).

Benchmark

Noun meaning a standard reference point; or verb meaning to evaluate or measure performance against industry standards.

Constraint

Noun denoting a limitation, restriction, or controlling rule placed on an operation or project.

Meet a deadline

Expression meaning to complete required tasks within the set time limit or due date.

Feasibility

Noun denoting the degree to which an action or plan is practical, viable, and capable of being successfully achieved.

Outreach

Noun denoting the extent of community involvement or reach to a target population (verb: to reach out to).

In the pipeline

Expression meaning currently in development, planned, or awaiting rollout in the near future.

Kickoff

Noun denoting the formal starting point, launch event, or commencement of a project (verb: kick off).

Outsource

Verb meaning to subcontract tasks, manufacturing, or operations to an external third-party supplier (noun: outsourcing).

Thrive

Verb meaning to prosper, flourish, or grow vigorously (phrase: thrive on, meaning to be energized by).

Key account

Noun referring to a major, high-priority client or business account essential to a firm's profitability.

Pitch

Noun denoting a targeted sales presentation designed to persuade a buyer; or expression 'pitch an idea'.

Prospect

Noun denoting a potential customer or future business opportunity (adjective: prospective, meaning prospective or future).

Purchase

Formal verb and noun meaning to buy or an acquisition; predominantly favored over 'buy' in formal business and enterprise settings.

Quotation (Quote)

Noun denoting an official written statement specifying the estimated cost for defined products or professional services.

Referral

Noun denoting the act of directing a prospective client to a professional or service (verb: refer).

Trade show

Noun referring to an industry exhibition where enterprises present and demonstrate their goods and services.

Win-win

Adjective describing a negotiated situation, deal, or transaction in which all participating parties obtain a mutual benefit.

After-sales service

Noun designating technical support and client assistance provided after goods have been bought (synonym: customer service).

Back order

Noun denoting an order for merchandise that is temporarily out of stock; 'to be on back order' denotes awaiting restocking.

Batch

Noun referring to a specified quantity or group of products processed, produced, or shipped at one time.

Complimentary

Adjective meaning provided free of charge as a courtesy. Not to be confused with 'complementary' (meaning mutually enhancing).

Defective

Adjective describing an item that has an imperfection, flaw, or fault in operation (noun: defect, a manufacturing flaw).

Discard

Verb meaning to dispose of, throw away, or get rid of an unwanted item.

Itemize

Verb meaning to set down or list individual items and entries in detail.

Recall

Noun and verb designating a manufacturer's formal request to return a defective or unsafe item. Distinct from 'call back' (returning a telephone call).

Tracking

Noun referring to the real-time monitoring of a shipment's movement and delivery progress (verb: to track).