VOCABULARY
Vocabulaire TOEIC — Opérations
Liste des 40 mots de vocabulaire opérations indispensables au TOEIC. Ces mots reviennent constamment dans les parties 3, 4 et 7.
Category: Opérations40 Key Terms
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Le vocabulaire opérations traverse plusieurs parties de l'examen. L'apprendre par thème fait gagner des points en compréhension orale comme en compréhension écrite, car vous reconnaissez la situation avant même d'avoir lu la question.
Key Terms
| Word | Meaning | Example | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| implement | To put a plan or decision into effect | We will implement the new policy next month. | Easy |
| streamline | To make a system more efficient | We need to streamline our production process. | Medium |
| compliance | The act of following rules or regulations | Ensure compliance with all safety regulations. | Hard |
| procedure | An established way of doing something | Follow the standard procedure for shutdowns. | Easy |
| protocol | The official set of rules for a situation | Emergency protocol requires two supervisors on site. | Hard |
| efficiency | Achieving results with little wasted effort | Automation improved efficiency on the line. | Medium |
| maintenance | Work done to keep equipment in good condition | Routine maintenance happens every Sunday. | Easy |
| downtime | A period when equipment is not operating | The upgrade caused four hours of downtime. | Medium |
| capacity | The maximum amount that can be produced or held | The plant is running at full capacity. | Medium |
| output | The amount produced in a given period | Monthly output rose by twelve percent. | Easy |
| quality control | The process of checking products meet standards | Every batch passes through quality control. | Easy |
| defect | A fault that prevents something working correctly | The defect rate fell below one percent. | Medium |
| inspection | A careful official examination | The annual inspection is scheduled for May. | Easy |
| certify | To officially confirm something meets a standard | The facility is certified for food handling. | Hard |
| regulation | An official rule made by an authority | New environmental regulations take effect in July. | Medium |
| hazard | Something that could cause harm | Wet floors are a slipping hazard. | Medium |
| shift | A set period of work in a workplace | The night shift starts at ten. | Easy |
| workflow | The sequence of steps in completing work | The new software simplified the approval workflow. | Medium |
| bottleneck | A point where progress slows or stops | Packaging became the bottleneck in the line. | Hard |
| throughput | The amount of material processed in a period | Throughput doubled after the second machine arrived. | Hard |
| calibrate | To adjust an instrument for accuracy | Scales are calibrated at the start of each shift. | Hard |
| specification | A detailed description of required standards | The part must match the specification exactly. | Medium |
| prototype | An early model used for testing a design | The prototype is ready for field testing. | Medium |
| assembly | The process of putting parts together | Final assembly takes place in Osaka. | Easy |
| supervise | To watch over and direct work | Two technicians supervise the overnight run. | Easy |
| malfunction | A failure to operate correctly | A sensor malfunction stopped the conveyor. | Medium |
| contingency | A plan for a possible future problem | The contingency plan covers supplier failure. | Hard |
| audit | An official review of processes or records | The safety audit found no violations. | Medium |
| phase out | To gradually stop using something | The older model will be phased out this year. | Medium |
| upgrade | To improve equipment or software to a better version | The system upgrade takes place overnight. | Easy |
| utilize | To make practical use of something | The plant utilizes recycled water. | Medium |
| designate | To officially assign a role or purpose | This area is designated for loading only. | Hard |
| restriction | A limit placed on what is allowed | Height restrictions apply in the lower bay. | Medium |
| authorize | To give official permission | Only supervisors can authorize overtime. | Medium |
| documentation | Written records that support a process | Keep documentation for at least five years. | Medium |
| adhere | To follow a rule or standard closely | All contractors must adhere to site rules. | Hard |
| operational | Ready for use or currently working | The second line becomes operational in April. | Medium |
| feasibility | The degree to which something is practical | A feasibility study preceded the investment. | Hard |
| redundant | No longer needed, or duplicated as a backup | A redundant power supply prevents outages. | Hard |
| on-site | Located at the place where work happens | On-site training begins next Monday. | Easy |
Questions fréquentes
Pourquoi le vocabulaire opérations est-il important au TOEIC ?
Une grande partie des questions du TOEIC se déroule dans un contexte opérations. Connaître ces termes permet de comprendre la situation immédiatement, sans deviner.
Quelle est la meilleure façon d'apprendre ces mots ?
Apprenez chaque mot dans sa phrase d'exemple plutôt qu'isolément, et retenez les collocations, c'est-à-dire les mots qui apparaissent régulièrement ensemble.
Combien de temps faut-il pour mémoriser ces 40 mots ?
À raison de 10 mots par jour, il faut environ 4 jours pour une première passe. Une révision le lendemain puis une semaine après suffit à fixer la liste.
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