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Word List: Office equipment - list 3
- sellotape, sellotapes
(noun) - Definition:
- adhesive tape to stick something to something else so that it doesn't fall off
- Example:
- Just use some sellotape to stick the paper to the wall.
- Synonym(s):Scotch tape (AE)
- tape dispenser, tape dispensers
(noun) - Definition:
- an office supply which holds sellotape and lets you cut off pieces of the tape
- Example:
- Julia loves colourful tape dispensers.
- typewriter, typewriters
(noun) - Definition:
- a device, at least partially mechanical, used to print text by pressing keys that cause type to be impressed through an inked ribbon onto paper
- Example:
- There's an old typewriter in the office room.
- calculator, calculators [ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tə(r)]
(noun) - Definition:
- a mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations
- Example:
- I need to use a calculator to find out how much it is altogether.
- letter tray, letter trays
(noun) - Definition:
- a flat carrier to put things in, usually documents or letters
- Example:
- Today's mail is in the letter tray.
- appointments diary, appointments diaries
(noun) - Definition:
- a small book which lists every single day and is used to write appointments and events in
- Example:
- I need to check my appointments diary to see if I'm free on Wednesday.
- Synonym(s):appointments calendar
- business letter, business letters
(noun) - Definition:
- a letter which addresses business matters
- Example:
- His wife accidently opened his business letter.
- letter of complaint, letters of complaint
(noun) - Definition:
- a letter which addresses a problem or a difficulty that a person has experienced
- Example:
- The company immediately replied to the letter of complaint.
- enclosure, enclosures [ɛnˈkloʊʒər]
(noun) - Definition:
- something added to or inserted into a letter or similar package
- Example:
- The enclosure of a photo with your letter is appreciated.
- Synonym(s):attachement
- briefcase, briefcases [ˈbriːfˌkeɪs]
(noun) - Definition:
- a case used for carrying documents (especially by business people)
- Example:
- Wow, look at your new black briefcase!
Source: http://www.learning-english-online.net/areas/vocabulary/public-life/working-life/at-the-office/office-equipment/list-3/
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