proposal
US /prəˈpoʊzəl/
Definition
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The committee accepted our proposal to build a new research laboratory.
Word Family
Synonyms
- suggestionan idea that is suggested
- proposition(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
- tendersomething that can be used as an official medium of payment
Collocations
- Easy write a simple project proposalto compose or produce in written form regarding a simple project proposal
- Medium submit a formal business proposal to clientsto present a document or proposal for consideration regarding a formal business proposal to clients
- Hard approve the contentious merger proposalto approve the contentious merger proposal, meaning to give sanction to
- Very Hard reject the acquisition proposal out of handto reject the acquisition proposal out of hand, meaning to refuse to accept or acknowledge
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