Workplace Vocabulary
Workplace vocabulary helps you describe jobs, tasks, tools, and roles so you can communicate clearly at work. This guide focuses on common words you’ll need in an office or professional setting.
Jobs
Words for different jobs help you name people by what they do. This section lists typical office and business roles.
| English Word(s) | English Translation(s) |
|---|---|
| manager | manager |
| employee | employee |
| assistant | assistant |
| intern | intern |
| receptionist | receptionist |
| accountant | accountant |
| engineer | engineer |
| designer | designer |
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Departments
Departments organize a company by function. Knowing department names helps you ask for the right team or understand who handles what.
| English Word(s) | English Translation(s) |
|---|---|
| human resources | human resources |
| marketing | marketing |
| sales | sales |
| finance | finance |
| customer service | customer service |
| IT (information technology) | IT (information technology) |
| legal | legal |
| operations | operations |
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Equipment
Workplace equipment vocabulary covers the tools and machines people use to do their jobs. These words are useful when talking about supplies or setting up a workspace.
| English Word(s) | English Translation(s) |
|---|---|
| computer | computer |
| printer | printer |
| desk | desk |
| chair | chair |
| phone | phone |
| monitor | monitor |
| keyboard | keyboard |
| mouse | mouse |
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Tasks
Words for common tasks describe the actions people do as part of their work. This section focuses on everyday verbs relevant to office jobs.
| English Word(s) | English Word(s) |
|---|---|
| to organize | to organize |
| to schedule | to schedule |
| to plan | to plan |
| to report | to report |
| to meet | to meet |
| to email | to email |
| to call | to call |
| to prepare | to prepare |
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Meetings
Meeting vocabulary helps you talk about gatherings where people discuss work, make decisions, or share information. These words cover types of meetings and related actions.
| English Word(s) | English Word(s) |
|---|---|
| meeting | meeting |
| agenda | agenda |
| minutes | minutes |
| conference call | conference call |
| presentation | presentation |
| to attend | to attend |
| to schedule | to schedule |
| to discuss | to discuss |
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Documents
Document vocabulary includes different kinds of papers and files used in business. These words are important for handling reports, contracts, and records.
| English Word(s) | English Word(s) |
|---|---|
| report | report |
| contract | contract |
| invoice | invoice |
| proposal | proposal |
| receipt | receipt |
| form | form |
| file | file |
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Summary
Workplace vocabulary covers jobs, departments, equipment, tasks, meetings, and documents. Learning these common words helps you communicate clearly and efficiently in an office environment.
Last updated: Tue Sep 16, 2025