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📦 WordPack: Verbs & Phrasal Verbs For – TALKING ABOUT AND REPORTING ON PERFORMANCE FIGURES AND METRICS
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A comprehensive set of Verbs & Phrasal Verbs related to: verbs and phrasal verbs for talking about and reporting business performance , performance figures and metrics.
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Verb Tags: R = Regular • IR = Irregular
🎬 Verbs (65)
Upward Movement
increase R – To become greater in amount or degree
Upward Movement
surge R – To rise suddenly and dramatically
Upward Movement
grow IR – To expand in size or value
Upward Movement
accelerate R – To increase in rate or speed
Upward Movement
appreciate R – To increase in value over time
Downward Movement
decrease R – To become less in amount or degree
Downward Movement
decline R – To gradually decrease in value or quality
Downward Movement
plummet R – To fall or drop sharply
Downward Movement
decelerate R – To reduce in rate or speed
Downward Movement
depreciate R – To diminish in value over time
Analysis Actions
analyze R – To examine methodically and in detail
Analysis Actions
evaluate R – To assess or determine value or significance
Analysis Actions
measure R – To determine the extent or quantity
Analysis Actions
calculate R – To compute mathematically
Analysis Actions
quantify R – To express as a number or quantity
Prediction Actions
forecast R – To predict future trends or outcomes
Prediction Actions
project R – To estimate future values based on current data
Prediction Actions
extrapolate R – To extend data trends into future scenarios
Prediction Actions
predict R – To state future outcomes based on analysis
Prediction Actions
anticipate R – To foresee and prepare for future trends
Comparison Actions
benchmark R – To compare against industry standards
Comparison Actions
compare R – To examine similarities and differences
Comparison Actions
contrast R – To identify differences between items
Comparison Actions
outperform R – To exceed expected or comparative results
Comparison Actions
underperform R – To perform below expected standards
Tracking Actions
monitor R – To observe and check progress systematically
Tracking Actions
track R – To follow and record progress over time
Tracking Actions
audit R – To conduct official examination of accounts
Tracking Actions
review R – To assess formally with possibility of change
Tracking Actions
verify R – To confirm accuracy or correctness
Communication Actions
report R – To give detailed account of findings
Communication Actions
present R – To show and explain findings formally
Communication Actions
summarize R – To give brief overview of main points
Communication Actions
demonstrate R – To show evidence of performance
Communication Actions
indicate R – To point out or show performance trends
Improvement Actions
optimize R – To make as effective as possible
Improvement Actions
maximize R – To increase to highest possible level
Improvement Actions
minimize R – To reduce to lowest possible level
Improvement Actions
enhance R – To improve quality or value
Improvement Actions
streamline R – To make more efficient or effective
Execution Actions
implement R – To put into effect or action
Execution Actions
execute R – To carry out or perform completely
Execution Actions
allocate R – To distribute for specific purposes
Execution Actions
budget R – To plan allocation of resources
Execution Actions
invest R – To commit resources for future return
Integration Actions
consolidate R – To combine multiple items into one
Integration Actions
integrate R – To combine parts into a whole
Integration Actions
merge R – To combine separate data sets
Integration Actions
aggregate R – To combine into a single total
Integration Actions
compile R – To collect and combine data
Stabilization Actions
stabilize R – To make or become stable
Stabilization Actions
normalize R – To bring to standard level
Stabilization Actions
standardize R – To make conform to standard
Stabilization Actions
calibrate R – To adjust precisely for particular purpose
Stabilization Actions
reconcile R – To make consistent or compatible
Variation Actions
fluctuate R – To change irregularly
Variation Actions
vary R – To differ from a norm or average
Variation Actions
oscillate R – To move back and forth regularly
Variation Actions
deviate R – To depart from an established norm
Variation Actions
shift R – To change position or direction
Production Actions
generate R – To produce or create results
Production Actions
yield R – To produce or provide returns
Production Actions
deliver R – To produce promised results
Production Actions
output R – To produce as a result
Production Actions
achieve R – To successfully reach a goal
🔄 Phrasal Verbs (40)
Calculation Phrasal Verbs
add up R – To calculate total amount
Calculation Phrasal Verbs
work out R – To calculate or solve
Calculation Phrasal Verbs
figure out R – To calculate or understand
Calculation Phrasal Verbs
tally up R – To count and combine totals
Analysis Phrasal Verbs
break down IR – To separate into smaller parts
Analysis Phrasal Verbs
look into R – To investigate or examine
Analysis Phrasal Verbs
zero in R – To focus precisely on specific aspect
Analysis Phrasal Verbs
drill down R – To examine in greater detail
Financial Phrasal Verbs
bring in IR – To earn or generate revenue
Financial Phrasal Verbs
pay off IR – To eliminate debt or show positive results
Financial Phrasal Verbs
write off IR – To cancel from accounts as a loss
Financial Phrasal Verbs
take in IR – To receive as income or revenue
Growth Phrasal Verbs
scale up R – To increase size or capacity
Growth Phrasal Verbs
build up IR – To gradually increase or accumulate
Growth Phrasal Verbs
gear up R – To prepare for increased activity
Growth Phrasal Verbs
ramp up R – To increase rate of production
Reduction Phrasal Verbs
scale down R – To reduce size or capacity
Reduction Phrasal Verbs
cut back IR – To reduce expenses or activity
Reduction Phrasal Verbs
wind down IR – To gradually reduce activity
Reduction Phrasal Verbs
phase out R – To gradually discontinue
Maintenance Phrasal Verbs
keep up IR – To maintain pace or standard
Maintenance Phrasal Verbs
hold up IR – To maintain performance level
Maintenance Phrasal Verbs
stay on R – To maintain current course
Maintenance Phrasal Verbs
carry on R – To continue as before
Performance Gap Phrasal Verbs
fall behind IR – To fail to maintain expected pace
Performance Gap Phrasal Verbs
lag behind R – To develop more slowly than others
Performance Gap Phrasal Verbs
catch up IR – To reach same level as others
Performance Gap Phrasal Verbs
measure up R – To meet required standard
Implementation Phrasal Verbs
set up IR – To establish or arrange system
Implementation Phrasal Verbs
roll out R – To introduce new initiative
Implementation Phrasal Verbs
put through IR – To process or implement
Implementation Phrasal Verbs
carry out R – To implement or execute
Stabilization Phrasal Verbs
level off R – To stop increasing or decreasing
Stabilization Phrasal Verbs
even out R – To become more consistent
Stabilization Phrasal Verbs
settle down R – To become more stable
Stabilization Phrasal Verbs
steady out R – To stabilize after fluctuation
Recovery Phrasal Verbs
turn around R – To reverse negative performance
Recovery Phrasal Verbs
bounce back R – To recover after decline
Recovery Phrasal Verbs
pick up R – To improve after decline
Recovery Phrasal Verbs
come back IR – To return to previous level
💬 Full Phrases (10)
“If we increase our marketing budget by 20%, our sales will grow proportionally” – prediction
“The quarterly results have exceeded our projections” – reporting
“If we had implemented the new system earlier, we would have seen better results” – analysis
“Our profit margins have been steadily declining since last quarter” – reporting
“We need to break down these numbers by department” – instruction
“The market share would stabilize if we maintained current pricing” – prediction
“Revenue growth has leveled off in the past month” – reporting
“If performance continues to lag behind, we will need to reassess our strategy” – warning
“We’re tracking to outperform last year’s figures by 15%” – prediction
“The new initiative should scale up operations across all regions” – planning
💭 Conversation Starters
👤 How did sales perform last quarter?
💬 They increased by 10% compared to the previous quarter.
👤 Are we meeting our targets?
💬 Yes, we’re exceeding them by 5%.
👤 Could you break down these figures for me?
💬 I’ll run through the main metrics with you.
👤 What’s causing this downward trend?
💬 We need to look into several factors that are affecting performance.
👤 How are we tracking against our KPIs?
💬 We’re currently underperforming in two areas but outperforming in others.
👤 What’s the projected growth rate?
💬 We’ve calculated a 15% increase for the next quarter.
👤 Can you reconcile these discrepancies in the data?
💬 I’ll analyze the variances and compile a detailed report.
👤 How should we interpret these fluctuating metrics?
💬 Let’s break down the underlying factors and evaluate the patterns.
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