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work ethic

work ethic

Meaning of work ethic

attitude toward work

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British English/ˈwɜːk ˌɛθɪk/
American English/ˈwɝk ˈɛθɪk/
Russian transcription[trʊdəˈvajə ˈetʲikə]
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work ethic with Russian translation

work ethic usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

На собеседованиях кандидаты часто говорят о своей трудовой этике и навыках командной работы.

In interviews, candidates often talk about their work ethic and teamwork skills.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Его трудовая этика заметна: он приходит раньше и уходит позже.

His work ethic is clear; he arrives early and stays late.

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work ethicтрудовая этика
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

work ethic synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between work ethic / professional ethics / workplace ethics / code of ethics / professionalism / commitment

P
🇬🇧English
professional ethics

Refers to professional moral standards and rules rather than personal industriousness

C1Often

Doctors must follow strict professional ethics.

W
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workplace ethics

Focuses on accepted conduct and values within a workplace, more collective than individual

B2Often

The company updated its workplace ethics policy.

C
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code of ethics

A formal, often written set of rules guiding professional or organizational conduct

B2Often

The institute published its new code of ethics this year.

🇬🇧English

Focuses on competence, conduct and standards of a professional role; broader than just values

B2Very Often

Her professionalism impressed the clients.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes dedication and willingness to invest effort; an aspect of work ethic

B2Very Often

Her commitment to the project was obvious.

🇬🇧English

Refers to the reasons or drives behind behaviour at work; different from a set of values

B2Very Often

Low motivation can affect productivity despite a strong work ethic.

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How to pronounce work ethic and what this word means

work ethic means work ethic. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce work ethic

/ˈwɜːk ˌɛθɪk/

work ethic translation

work ethic

work ethic examples

In interviews, candidates often talk about their work ethic and teamwork skills.

work ethic transcription

/ˈwɜːk ˌɛθɪk/, /ˈwɝk ˈɛθɪk/

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work ethic meaning: what does it mean?

attitude toward work

work ethic pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

work ethic is pronounced as /ˈwɜːk ˌɛθɪk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

work ethic definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

In interviews, candidates often talk about their work ethic and teamwork skills. Translation: На собеседованиях кандидаты часто говорят о своей трудовой этике и навыках командной работы.

Is work ethic part of Skills and Career vocabulary?

Yes, work ethic can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is work ethic part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, work ethic can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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