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etiquette

/ˈɛtɪkɪt/

Meanings
noun
The forms required by a good upbringing, or prescribed by authority, to be observed in social or official life; observance of the proprieties of rank and occasion; conventional decorum; ceremonial code of polite society.

Examples :

"Knowing the proper etiquette for a job interview, like making eye contact and shaking hands firmly, can increase your chances of getting hired. "
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Related Words

Illustration conventional

conventional noun

/kənˈvɛnʃənl/

A conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal.

"The school district issued a conventional to fund the new gymnasium. "

Illustration profession

profession noun

/pɹəˈfɛʃən/

A declaration of belief, faith or one's opinion, whether genuine or pretended.

"Despite his continued professions of innocence, the court eventually sentenced him to five years."

Illustration interview

interview noun

/ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/

An official face-to-face meeting of monarchs or other important figures.

"The royal interview between the two monarchs was broadcast live on television. "

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customary noun

/ˈkʌstəm(ə)ɹi/

A book containing laws and usages, or customs; a custumal.

"The school's student handbook is our customary guide for behavior during lunch break. "

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upbringing noun

/ˈʌpˌbɹɪŋɪŋ/ /ˈʌpˌbɹɪdʒɪŋ/

The traits acquired during one's childhood training

"Her upbringing in a close-knit family instilled in her a strong sense of community. "

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observance noun

/əbˈzɜːvəns/ /əbˈzɝvəns/

The practice of complying with a law, custom, command or rule.

"The school requires strict observance of the dress code. "

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following verb

/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

"Follow that car!"

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prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

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authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

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proprieties noun

/prəˈpraɪətiz/ /proʊˈpraɪətiz/

The particular character or essence of someone or something; individuality.

"The artist captured the proprieties of each subject in their portrait, revealing their unique personalities through subtle details. "

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repairing verb

/rɪˈpɛərɪŋ/ /rɪˈpɛrɪŋ/

To restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy.

"to repair a house, a road, a shoe, or a ship"

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ceremonial noun

/ˌserɪˈmoʊniəl/ /ˌserəˈmoʊniəl/

A ceremony, or series of ceremonies, prescribed by ritual.

"The graduation was full of ceremonial, honoring the students' achievements with speeches and awards. "