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matter

US /ˈmætɚ/

noun, verb Foundation · A2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

a vaguely specified concern

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

I would like to discuss a personal matter with you in private.

Synonyms

  • issueto supply or distribute something officially
  • subjectthe subject matter of a conversation or discussion
  • countthe total number counted

Collocations

  • Easy no matter what
    describing no matter what (a negative)
  • Medium discuss urgent business matters
    to discuss urgent business matters, meaning to to consider or examine in speech or writing
  • Hard consult designated subject matter experts
    to consult designated subject matter experts, meaning to get or ask advice from
  • Very Hard as a matter of course and sound practice
    describing as a matter of course and sound practice (a very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar)

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