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Career Glossary: Job Terms A–Z
Plain-English definitions of 10635 terms used across 709 careers, from healthcare and the trades to tech and logistics. Pick a letter, or open a career’s own glossary.
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Healthcare glossaries
- Acupuncturist terms
- Anesthesiologist terms
- Audiologist terms
- Cardiologist terms
- Cardiovascular Technologist terms
- Certified Nursing Assistant terms
- Chiropractor terms
- Dental Assistant terms
- Dental Hygienist terms
- Dental Lab Technician terms
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- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer terms
- Dietetic Technician terms
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- Emergency Medicine Physician terms
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- Genetic Counselor terms
- Health Information Technologist terms
- Hearing Aid Specialist terms
- Home Health Aide terms
- Internist terms
- Licensed Practical Nurse terms
- Medical Administrative Assistant terms
- Medical and Health Services Manager terms
- Medical Appliance Technician terms
- Medical Assistant terms
- Medical Billing and Coding Specialist terms
- Medical Dosimetrist terms
- Medical Transcriptionist terms
- MRI Technologist terms
- Neurologist terms
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist terms
- Nurse Anesthetist terms
- Nurse Midwife terms
- Nurse Practitioner terms
- Obstetrician-Gynecologist terms
- Occupational Therapist terms
- Occupational Therapy Aide terms
- Occupational Therapy Assistant terms
- Ophthalmic Lab Technician terms
- Ophthalmic Technician terms
- Ophthalmologist terms
- Optician terms
- Optometrist terms
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon terms
- Orderly terms
- Orthodontist terms
- Orthopedic Surgeon terms
- Orthotist and Prosthetist terms
- Paramedic terms
- Pathologist terms
- Pediatric Surgeon terms
- Pediatrician terms
- Pharmacist terms
- Pharmacy Aide terms
- Pharmacy Technician terms
- Phlebotomist terms
- Physical Therapist terms
- Physical Therapist Aide terms
- Physical Therapist Assistant terms
- Physician Assistant terms
- Podiatrist terms
- Prosthodontist terms
- Psychiatric Aide terms
- Psychiatrist terms
- Radiation Therapist terms
- Radiologic Technologist terms
- Radiologist terms
- Registered Nurse terms
- Respiratory Therapist terms
- Speech-Language Pathologist terms
- Sterile Processing Technician terms
- Surgical Assistant terms
- Surgical Technologist terms
Skilled Trades & Construction glossaries
- Boilermaker terms
- Brickmason terms
- Cabinetmaker terms
- Carpenter terms
- Carpenter Helper terms
- Carpet Installer terms
- Commercial Diver terms
- Concrete Finisher terms
- Construction Foreman terms
- Construction Laborer terms
- Construction Manager terms
- Cost Estimator terms
- Drywall Installer terms
- Drywall Taper terms
- Electrical Lineworker terms
- Electrician terms
- Electrician Helper terms
- Elevator Technician terms
- Fence Installer terms
- Flagger terms
- Floor Layer terms
- Floor Sander terms
- Furniture Finisher terms
- Garage Door Technician terms
- Glazier terms
- Heavy Equipment Operator terms
- Highway Maintenance Worker terms
- HVAC Technician terms
- Insulation Installer terms
- Ironworker terms
- Locksmith terms
- Manufactured Home Installer terms
- Mason Helper terms
- Mechanical Insulator terms
- Painter terms
- Painter Helper terms
- Paperhanger terms
- Paving Equipment Operator terms
- Pile Driver Operator terms
- Pipelayer terms
- Plasterer terms
- Plumber terms
- Plumber Helper terms
- Rebar Worker terms
- Rigger terms
- Roofer terms
- Roofer Helper terms
- Sheet Metal Worker terms
- Solar Panel Installer terms
- Stonemason terms
- Terrazzo Worker terms
- Tile Setter terms
- Upholsterer terms
- Welder terms
- Wind Turbine Technician terms
Mechanics, Maintenance & Manufacturing glossaries
- Adhesive Machine Operator terms
- Aircraft Assembler terms
- Aircraft Mechanic terms
- Appliance Repair Technician terms
- Auto Body Technician terms
- Auto Glass Technician terms
- Automotive Service Technician terms
- Avionics Technician terms
- Bicycle Mechanic terms
- Bindery Worker terms
- Biomedical Equipment Technician terms
- Building Maintenance Technician terms
- Camera Repairer terms
- Car Electronics Installer terms
- CNC Machinist terms
- CNC Operator terms
- CNC Programmer terms
- Coil Winder terms
- Crushing Machine Operator terms
- Diesel Mechanic terms
- Drilling Machine Operator terms
- Electric Motor Repairer terms
- Electronics Assembler terms
- Engine Assembler terms
- Extruding Machine Operator terms
- Fiber Extruding Machine Operator terms
- Fiberglass Laminator terms
- Food Batchmaker terms
- Food Cooking Machine Operator terms
- Food Roasting Machine Operator terms
- Forging Machine Operator terms
- Forming Machine Operator terms
- Foundry Moldmaker terms
- Freezing Equipment Operator terms
- Furnace and Kiln Operator terms
- Garment Presser terms
- Grinding Machine Operator terms
- Hand Cutter terms
- Hand Grinder terms
- Hand Sewer terms
- Heat Treating Operator terms
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic terms
- Industrial Cleaning Operator terms
- Industrial Electronics Repairer terms
- Industrial Engineer terms
- Industrial Engineering Technician terms
- Industrial Maintenance Technician terms
- Industrial Painter terms
- Industrial Production Manager terms
- Lathe Operator terms
- Machine Feeder terms
- Machinery Maintenance Worker terms
- Maintenance Helper terms
- Maintenance Supervisor terms
- Marine Mechanic terms
- Meat Packer terms
- Meat Trimmer terms
- Metal Fabricator terms
- Metal Furnace Operator terms
- Metal Layout Worker terms
- Metal Model Maker terms
- Metal Patternmaker terms
- Metal Pourer terms
- Milling Machine Operator terms
- Millwright terms
- Mixing Machine Operator terms
- Molder and Caster terms
- Molding Machine Operator terms
- Motorcycle Mechanic terms
- Multiple Machine Tool Operator terms
- Packaging Machine Operator terms
- Paper Machine Operator terms
- Plating Operator terms
- Prepress Technician terms
- Press Operator terms
- Printing Press Operator terms
- Product Decorator terms
- Production Assembler terms
- Production Helper terms
- Production Planner terms
- Production Supervisor terms
- Quality Control Inspector terms
- Rail Car Repairer terms
- Refractory Repairer terms
- Rolling Machine Operator terms
- RV Technician terms
- Sawmill Operator terms
- Sewing Machine Operator terms
- Shoe Machine Operator terms
- Slicing Machine Operator terms
- Small Engine Mechanic terms
- Textile Cutting Machine Operator terms
- Textile Dyeing Machine Operator terms
- Textile Knitting Machine Operator terms
- Textile Winding Machine Operator terms
- Timing Device Assembler terms
- Tire Builder terms
- Tire Technician terms
- Tool and Die Maker terms
- Tool Grinder terms
- Transportation Equipment Electrician terms
- Vending Machine Technician terms
- Watch Repairer terms
- Welding Machine Operator terms
- Wood Model Maker terms
- Wood Patternmaker terms
- Woodworking Machine Operator terms
Safety & Environmental glossaries
- Conservation Technician terms
- Construction and Building Inspector terms
- Environmental Engineering Technician terms
- Environmental Health Specialist terms
- Environmental Technician terms
- Fire Alarm Technician terms
- Fire Inspector terms
- Forest Fire Prevention Specialist terms
- Hazardous Materials Technician terms
- Occupational Safety Specialist terms
- Pest Control Technician terms
- Refuse Collector terms
- Safety Engineer terms
- Safety Technician terms
- Septic Tank Technician terms
- Transportation Inspector terms
- Water Treatment Plant Operator terms
Transportation & Logistics glossaries
- Air Traffic Controller terms
- Aircraft Cargo Supervisor terms
- Aircraft Service Attendant terms
- Airfield Operations Specialist terms
- Airline Pilot terms
- Ambulance Driver terms
- Bridge Tender terms
- Cargo Agent terms
- Commercial Pilot terms
- Conveyor Operator terms
- Courier terms
- Crane Operator terms
- Deckhand terms
- Delivery Driver terms
- Dredge Operator terms
- Flight Attendant terms
- Forklift Operator terms
- Freight Dispatcher terms
- Gas Station Attendant terms
- Hand Packer terms
- Hoist Operator terms
- Locomotive Engineer terms
- Logistics Coordinator terms
- Logistics Manager terms
- Mail Sorter terms
- Motorboat Operator terms
- Parking Attendant terms
- Passenger Attendant terms
- Postal Clerk terms
- Postal Mail Carrier terms
- Postmaster terms
- Rail Yard Engineer terms
- Railroad Conductor terms
- Railroad Signal Technician terms
- Railroad Switch Operator terms
- Railroad Track Equipment Operator terms
- Reservation Agent terms
- Route Sales Driver terms
- School Bus Driver terms
- School Bus Monitor terms
- Ship Captain terms
- Ship Engineer terms
- Shipping and Receiving Clerk terms
- Shuttle Driver terms
- Subway Operator terms
- Tank Loader terms
- Taxi Driver terms
- Traffic Technician terms
- Transit Bus Driver terms
- Transportation Supervisor terms
- Truck Driver terms
- Vehicle Cleaner terms
- Warehouse Associate terms
- Weigher and Checker terms
Business & Office glossaries
- Accountant terms
- Actuary terms
- Administrative Assistant terms
- Administrative Services Manager terms
- Auto Damage Appraiser terms
- Bank Teller terms
- Billing Clerk terms
- Bookkeeper terms
- Brokerage Clerk terms
- Budget Analyst terms
- Chief Executive terms
- Claims Adjuster terms
- Compensation and Benefits Manager terms
- Compensation and Benefits Specialist terms
- Compliance Officer terms
- Correspondence Clerk terms
- Credit Analyst terms
- Credit Authorizer terms
- Credit Counselor terms
- Customer Service Representative terms
- Data Entry Clerk terms
- Debt Collector terms
- Economist terms
- Executive Assistant terms
- Facilities Manager terms
- File Clerk terms
- Financial Advisor terms
- Financial Analyst terms
- Financial Examiner terms
- Financial Manager terms
- Financial Risk Specialist terms
- General and Operations Manager terms
- HR Assistant terms
- Human Resources Manager terms
- Human Resources Specialist terms
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologist terms
- Insurance Claims Clerk terms
- Insurance Underwriter terms
- Intake Interviewer terms
- Judicial Law Clerk terms
- Labor Relations Specialist terms
- Lawyer terms
- Legal Secretary terms
- Loan Officer terms
- Loan Processor terms
- Mail Clerk terms
- Management Analyst terms
- New Accounts Clerk terms
- Office Clerk terms
- Office Machine Operator terms
- Office Manager terms
- Operations Research Analyst terms
- Order Clerk terms
- Paralegal terms
- Payroll Clerk terms
- Procurement Clerk terms
- Project Manager terms
- Property Manager terms
- Purchasing Agent terms
- Purchasing Manager terms
- Real Estate Agent terms
- Receptionist terms
- Statistical Assistant terms
- Survey Researcher terms
- Switchboard Operator terms
- Tax Preparer terms
- Telephone Operator terms
- Title Examiner terms
- Training and Development Manager terms
- Typist terms
Technology glossaries
- Cell Tower Technician terms
- Computer Repair Technician terms
- Computer Systems Analyst terms
- Cybersecurity Analyst terms
- Data Scientist terms
- Database Administrator terms
- Digital Marketing Specialist terms
- Electronics Technician terms
- IT Manager terms
- IT Support Specialist terms
- Network Administrator terms
- Network Technician terms
- Software Developer terms
- Software QA Tester terms
- Telecommunications Technician terms
- UX/UI Designer terms
- Web Developer terms
Public Safety & Security glossaries
- 911 Dispatcher terms
- Animal Control Officer terms
- Bailiff terms
- Correctional Officer terms
- Detective terms
- Emergency Management Director terms
- Firefighter terms
- Fish and Game Warden terms
- Lifeguard terms
- Police Officer terms
- Private Investigator terms
- Probation Officer terms
- Security Guard terms
- Security Supervisor terms
- Transportation Security Officer terms
Energy & Utilities glossaries
- Blaster terms
- Chemical Equipment Operator terms
- Chemical Plant Operator terms
- Control Valve Technician terms
- Derrick Operator terms
- Extraction Helper terms
- Gas Compressor Operator terms
- Gas Plant Operator terms
- Geological Technician terms
- Meter Reader terms
- Mining Engineer terms
- Mining Machine Operator terms
- Nuclear Engineer terms
- Nuclear Reactor Operator terms
- Nuclear Technician terms
- Oilfield Service Operator terms
- Petroleum Engineer terms
- Power Dispatcher terms
- Power Plant Operator terms
- Pump Operator terms
- Quarry Rock Splitter terms
- Refinery Operator terms
- Roof Bolter terms
- Rotary Drill Operator terms
- Roustabout terms
- Separating Machine Operator terms
- Stationary Engineer terms
- Substation Technician terms
- Surface Mining Equipment Operator terms
- Telecommunications Lineworker terms
- Underground Mining Loader Operator terms
- Water Well Driller terms
- Wellhead Pumper terms
Science, Engineering & Lab glossaries
- Aerospace Engineer terms
- Aerospace Engineering Technician terms
- Archaeologist terms
- Architect terms
- Astronomer terms
- Biochemist terms
- Biological Technician terms
- Biomedical Engineer terms
- CAD Drafter terms
- Calibration Technician terms
- Cartographer terms
- Chemical Engineer terms
- Chemical Technician terms
- Chemist terms
- Civil Engineer terms
- Civil Engineering Technician terms
- Electrical Drafter terms
- Electrical Engineer terms
- Electronics Engineer terms
- Engineering Manager terms
- Epidemiologist terms
- Food Science Technician terms
- Food Scientist terms
- Forensic Science Technician terms
- Geographer terms
- Geoscientist terms
- Historian terms
- Marine Engineer terms
- Materials Engineer terms
- Materials Scientist terms
- Mathematician terms
- Mechanical Drafter terms
- Mechanical Engineer terms
- Mechanical Engineering Technician terms
- Mechatronics Technician terms
- Medical Laboratory Technician terms
- Medical Scientist terms
- Meteorologist terms
- Microbiologist terms
- Natural Sciences Manager terms
- Physicist terms
- Semiconductor Processing Technician terms
- Social Science Research Assistant terms
- Sociologist terms
- Statistician terms
- Surveying Technician terms
- Surveyor terms
Sales & Retail glossaries
- Account Executive terms
- Advertising Sales Agent terms
- Cashier terms
- Financial Services Sales Agent terms
- Insurance Agent terms
- Marketing Manager terms
- Parts Salesperson terms
- Real Estate Broker terms
- Rental Agent terms
- Retail Sales Associate terms
- Retail Store Manager terms
- Sales Engineer terms
- Sales Manager terms
- Stock Associate terms
- Technical Sales Representative terms
- Travel Agent terms
- Visual Merchandiser terms
- Wholesale Sales Representative terms
Hospitality, Food & Tourism glossaries
- Amusement Park Attendant terms
- Baker terms
- Banquet Server terms
- Barista terms
- Bartender terms
- Bellhop terms
- Busser terms
- Butcher terms
- Cafeteria Cook terms
- Casino Cage Cashier terms
- Casino Cashier terms
- Casino Dealer terms
- Casino Floor Supervisor terms
- Casino Manager terms
- Chef terms
- Concierge terms
- Custodial Supervisor terms
- Dishwasher terms
- Event Planner terms
- Fast Food Cook terms
- Food Service Supervisor terms
- Hotel Front Desk Agent terms
- Hotel Housekeeper terms
- Hotel Manager terms
- Janitor terms
- Line Cook terms
- Prep Cook terms
- Private Chef terms
- Recreation Manager terms
- Restaurant Host terms
- Restaurant Manager terms
- Server terms
- Short-Order Cook terms
- Sportsbook Writer terms
- Tour Guide terms
- Usher terms
Arts, Media & Design glossaries
- Animator terms
- Apparel Patternmaker terms
- Art Director terms
- Audio and Video Technician terms
- Broadcast Announcer terms
- Broadcast Technician terms
- Camera Operator terms
- Choreographer terms
- Costume Attendant terms
- Court Reporter terms
- Craft Artist terms
- Curator terms
- Desktop Publisher terms
- Editor terms
- Engraver terms
- Fashion Designer terms
- Fine Artist terms
- Florist terms
- Graphic Designer terms
- Industrial Designer terms
- Interior Designer terms
- Interpreter terms
- Jeweler terms
- Journalist terms
- Lighting Technician terms
- Model terms
- Movie Projectionist terms
- Museum Technician terms
- Music Director terms
- Musical Instrument Repairer terms
- Photo Lab Technician terms
- Photographer terms
- Producer and Director terms
- Proofreader terms
- Public Relations Manager terms
- Public Relations Specialist terms
- Set Designer terms
- Sound Engineer terms
- Talent Agent terms
- Technical Writer terms
- Video Editor terms
- Writer terms
Education & Childcare glossaries
- Adult Education Teacher terms
- Agricultural Sciences Professor terms
- Anthropology Professor terms
- Architecture Professor terms
- Archivist terms
- Art, Drama and Music Professor terms
- Biology Professor terms
- Business Professor terms
- Career and Technical Education Teacher terms
- Chemistry Professor terms
- Childcare Center Director terms
- Childcare Worker terms
- College Administrator terms
- Communications Professor terms
- Computer Science Professor terms
- Corporate Trainer terms
- Criminal Justice Professor terms
- Cultural Studies Professor terms
- Earth Sciences Professor terms
- Economics Professor terms
- Education Professor terms
- Elementary School Teacher terms
- Engineering Professor terms
- English Professor terms
- Environmental Science Professor terms
- Family and Consumer Sciences Professor terms
- Foreign Language Professor terms
- Forestry and Conservation Professor terms
- Geography Professor terms
- Graduate Teaching Assistant terms
- Health Sciences Professor terms
- High School Special Education Teacher terms
- High School Teacher terms
- History Professor terms
- Instructional Coordinator terms
- Kindergarten Teacher terms
- Law Professor terms
- Librarian terms
- Library Assistant terms
- Library Science Professor terms
- Library Technician terms
- Math Professor terms
- Middle School CTE Teacher terms
- Middle School Special Education Teacher terms
- Middle School Teacher terms
- Nursing Instructor terms
- Philosophy and Religion Professor terms
- Physics Professor terms
- Political Science Professor terms
- Postsecondary CTE Instructor terms
- Preschool Special Education Teacher terms
- Preschool Teacher terms
- Psychology Professor terms
- Recreation and Fitness Professor terms
- School Counselor terms
- School Principal terms
- School Psychologist terms
- Self-Enrichment Teacher terms
- Social Work Professor terms
- Sociology Professor terms
- Special Education Teacher terms
- Substitute Teacher terms
- Teacher Assistant terms
- Tutor terms
Beauty, Fitness & Personal Care glossaries
- Athletic Trainer terms
- Barber terms
- Cosmetologist terms
- Dietitian terms
- Embalmer terms
- Esthetician terms
- Exercise Physiologist terms
- Funeral Director terms
- Makeup Artist terms
- Massage Therapist terms
- Nail Technician terms
- Personal Trainer terms
- Recreation Worker terms
- Recreational Therapist terms
- Salon Manager terms
- Sports Coach terms
- Sports Official terms
- Tailor terms
Agriculture, Landscaping & Animal Care glossaries
- Agricultural Engineer terms
- Agricultural Equipment Operator terms
- Agricultural Inspector terms
- Agricultural Technician terms
- Animal Caretaker terms
- Animal Scientist terms
- Animal Trainer terms
- Arborist terms
- Extension Educator terms
- Farm Equipment Mechanic terms
- Farm Labor Contractor terms
- Farm Manager terms
- Farmworker terms
- Forest and Conservation Worker terms
- Forester terms
- Landscape Architect terms
- Landscaper terms
- Landscaping Supervisor terms
- Logging Equipment Operator terms
- Pesticide Applicator terms
- Ranch Hand terms
- Soil and Plant Scientist terms
- Veterinary Assistant terms
- Veterinary Technician terms