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12/02/2021

Interesting article about how to write to Generation Y - for your business.

Millennials, also known as Generation Y, are a sought-after target audience - one that has seen a massive shift in culture, marketing and the way we consume and retain information. The rise of the internet, and the many changes that have followed, has been witnessed by a peer group with an analogue....

10/07/2017

Update to all members.

‘English Proof Read’ will soon be rebranding its business name to Surfstr in order to increase the overall customer's experience. We aim to extend our services to support 27 languages. A new dedicated website is under development and is expected to be officially launched in December 2017. For your convenience, the new website will also be in Arabic, Hindi and Mandarin Chinese.

Please note that all services will continue as normal under the new brand name. Further updates will be provided before the official switch. Feel free to get in touch should you have any questions.

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29/12/2016

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09/05/2015

Today's new word: ''Depreciation''

Meaning:
1. Decrease in value due to wear and tear, decay, decline in price, etc.
2. Such a decrease as allowed in computing the value of property for tax purposes.
3. A decrease in the purchasing or exchange value of money.
4. A lowering in estimation.

08/05/2015

Today's New word: ''Mercantilism''

noun
1. Mercantile practices or spirit; commercialism.
2. mercantile system.

Examples from the web for mercantilism:
Here has only imported the most appalling mercantilism linked to disgusting and absolutely irresponsible use of science.
This period of early capitalism is generally referred to as mercantilism.
Others castigate it for mercantilism.

Reference:
American Psychological Association (APA):
mercantilism. (n.d.). Dictionary.com Unabridged. Retrieved April 30, 2015, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/mercantilism

07/05/2015

Today's new word: ''Contravene''

Meaning:

1. To come or be in conflict with; go or act against; deny or oppose: to contravene a statement.

2. To violate, infringe, or transgress: to contravene the law.

06/05/2015

Today's new word: ''Consolidation''

Meaning:

1. An act or instance of consolidating; the state of being consolidated; unification: consolidation of companies.

2. Solidification; strengthening: consolidation of principles and beliefs.

05/05/2015

Today's new word: ''Virtuous''

Meaning:
1. Having or showing high moral standards.
"she considered herself very virtuous because she neither drank nor smoked"

04/05/2015

Today's new word: ''Precautionary''

Meaning:
1. Of, relating to, or characterized by precaution :
precautionary measures.
2. Expressing or advising precaution :
precautionary warnings against possible tornadoes.

03/05/2015

Today's new word: ''Restraint''

Meaning:
1. A measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control.
2. unemotional, dispassionate, or moderate behaviour; self-control.

02/05/2015

Today's new word ''Steadfast''

Meaning:
1. Fixed in direction; steadily directed: a steadfast gaze.
2.firm in purpose, resolution, faith, attachment, etc., as a person: a steadfast friend.
3. unwavering, as resolution, faith, adherence, etc.

01/05/2015

Today's new word: ''Briskly''

Meaning:
1. Quick and active; lively:
brisk trading; a brisk walk.
2. Sharp and stimulating:
brisk weather; brisk wind.