Unit 4 Materials

Ordering materials

Word Definition Translation

delivery note (n) piece of paper that you are given

which shows which goods have been
delivered
consignor (n) the person who sends goods to
someone else
customer a unique number given to someone
identification who buys goods or services
number (n)
shipping agent (n) a person or company whose business
is to prepare shipping documents,
arrange shipping space and
insurance, and deal with customs
requirements
quote (n) statement of how much something will
probably cost
block (n) a letter in its capital form, e.g. A, B, C

signature (n) your name written in the way you

usually write it, e.g. at the end of a
letter, on a cheque to show that you
have written it
in stock (n phr) a supply of a particular type of thing
that is available for use or sale
specification (n) a detailed statement describing
materials, dimensions and quality of
an item
request (n) a polite or formal demand for
something
FAQ (n) (= frequently asked question) a
common question that someone might
ask about a particular topic
pyramid (n) a large stone building with four
walls that slope in to a point at the
top, especially in Egypt and Central
America
casing stone (n) slant-faced, flat-topped blocks of
white limestone used in the past to
construct pyramids

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Word Definition Translation

generation (n) all people of about the same age

chamber (n) a room used for a special purpose

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