Language Skills for Engineering Consultants
Answer Key - Matching Terms and Definitions
Author: Dorene Weston, Full Circle Consulting
- Introduction
- Matching Terms and Definitions
- Answer Key - Matching Terms and Definitions
- Reading Comprehension
- Answer Key - Reading Comprehension Exercise 1
- Answer Key - Reading Comprehension Exercise 2
- Introduction to proofreading
- Answer key - Proofreading exercise
| Term | Definition |
| 1. Terms of reference | a. A document outlining the scope of a project |
| 2. To procure | b. To obtain |
| 3. To mobilize | c. Make or become ready for action |
| 4. Specifications | d. A detailed description of the dimensions, construction, workmanship, materials, etc., of work done or to be done |
| 5. To collaborate with | e. To work jointly with |
| 6. Survey (noun form) | f. A written document outlining the boundaries, extent and situation of land |
| 7. To expedite | g. To make a task or project go faster/complete something more quickly |
| 8. Best value-for-money | h. The most which can be obtained for the price |
| 9. Integrity | i. Soundness of moral principle |
| 10. Roster | j. A list or plan showing the rotation of duties for individuals in an organization |
| 11. Long list | k. A list of qualified firms who are invited to submit a letter of interest for a project |
| 12. Lump-sum fee | l. The complete cost of doing something, charged at the same time |
| 13. Technical proposal | m. A detailed outline of how a project would be taken; in this case, separate from the fee for engineering services |
| 14. Value-based criteria | n. Rules, standards or principles representing the subjective preferences of the decision-maker or decision-making group |