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What “In a Timely Manner” Really Means

What “In a Timely Manner” Really Means

“In a timely manner” is a phrase often thrown around in professional contexts of all sorts. But what exactly does the phrase, “timely manner” mean? Can we even pin down a concrete “timely manner” definition?

Cecilia Gigliotti
Cecilia Gigliotti
Idioms & expressions
Impactful — Definition and synonyms

Impactful — Definition and synonyms

The suffix -ful often means “full of,” but in cases such as this one, it means “characterized by.” So, the real meaning of “impactful” is “something that has an impact.”

Valentina Dordevic
Valentina Dordevic
English
What Does “Roger That” Mean?

What Does “Roger That” Mean?

“Roger that” found itself in the aviation industry and the military. The term is often used to confirm that the content of the message has been received.

Peter Otieno
Peter Otieno
Idioms & expressions
Compliment versus complement

Compliment versus complement

The only difference between the words looking at them is just the “i” and the “e.” These two terms, however, are not interchangeable. They have completely different meanings.

Olaoluwa Ajayi
Olaoluwa Ajayi
English
Preparing for a Reading Exam/Assessment

Preparing for a Reading Exam/Assessment

A positive attitude goes a long way to being successful - if you have practiced the skills and suggestions listed below you will feel more confident of doing well.

Gerry Masters
Gerry Masters
English
What is an exclamation mark?

What is an exclamation mark?

When an utterance has the tone of a request, an exclamation mark is used. It corresponds to a final emphasis in a comparatively high register. The exclamation point indicates a strong emotion or emphasis.

Olaoluwa Ajayi
Olaoluwa Ajayi
English
How to use “continually” vs. “continuously” with example sentences

How to use “continually” vs. “continuously” with example sentences

The words continually and continuously are very similar, and yet have slight nuances that many people are not aware of. In fact, these two terms cannot be used interchangeably.

Beth Taylor
Beth Taylor
English
Another Way to Say “I Look Forward to Hearing From You”

Another Way to Say “I Look Forward to Hearing From You”

Looking forward to hearing from you is a popular email ending, but it’s so often used, most see it as a faux pas.

Valentina Dordevic
Valentina Dordevic
English