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Appointment confirmation Receptionist

Reminding clients of scheduled visits. More receptionist terms

Appraisal Loan Processor

Property value estimate. More loan processor terms

Appraisal Real Estate Agent

A professional estimate of value, usually required by lenders. More real estate agent terms

Appraisal Jeweler

Valuation. More jeweler terms

Appraisal Archivist

Deciding what to keep. More archivist terms

Apprentice Jeweler

Trainee learning a craft. More jeweler terms

Apprentice Musical Instrument Repairer

Trainee learning a craft. More musical instrument repairer terms

Apprenticeship Boilermaker

Paid structured training. More boilermaker terms

Apprenticeship Carpenter Helper

Paid structured training. More carpenter helper terms

Apprenticeship Construction Foreman

Paid structured training. More construction foreman terms

Apprenticeship Cost Estimator

Paid structured training. More cost estimator terms

Apprenticeship Drywall Taper

Paid structured training. More drywall taper terms

Apprenticeship Electrician Helper

Paid structured training. More electrician helper terms

Apprenticeship Glazier

Paid structured training. More glazier terms

Apprenticeship Insulation Installer

Paid structured training. More insulation installer terms

Apprenticeship Mason Helper

Paid structured training. More mason helper terms

Apprenticeship Mechanical Insulator

Paid structured training. More mechanical insulator terms

Apprenticeship Painter Helper

Paid structured training. More painter helper terms

Apprenticeship Paperhanger

Paid structured training. More paperhanger terms

Apprenticeship Paving Equipment Operator

Paid structured training. More paving equipment operator terms

Apprenticeship Pile Driver Operator

Paid structured training. More pile driver operator terms

Apprenticeship Pipelayer

Paid structured training. More pipelayer terms

Apprenticeship Plasterer

Paid structured training. More plasterer terms

Apprenticeship Plumber Helper

Paid structured training. More plumber helper terms

Apprenticeship Rebar Worker

Paid structured training. More rebar worker terms

Apprenticeship Roofer Helper

Paid structured training. More roofer helper terms

Apprenticeship Stonemason

Paid structured training. More stonemason terms

Apprenticeship Terrazzo Worker

Paid structured training. More terrazzo worker terms

Apprenticeship Maintenance Helper

Paid structured training. More maintenance helper terms

Apprenticeship Postsecondary CTE Instructor

Paid on-the-job training. More postsecondary CTE instructor terms

Appropriation Budget Analyst

Legal spending authority. More budget analyst terms

Approval workflow Procurement Clerk

Steps to approve buying. More procurement clerk terms

APPS Mail Sorter

Package sorting system. More mail sorter terms

APR Hazmat Technician

Air-purifying respirator: filters contaminants from ambient air. More hazardous materials technician terms

APR Loan Officer

Annual percentage rate, including some loan costs. More loan officer terms

Apraxia Speech Therapist

Difficulty planning speech movements. More speech-language pathologist terms

APRN NP

Advanced practice registered nurse. More nurse practitioner terms

APY New Accounts Clerk

Annual percentage yield. More new accounts clerk terms

AQL QC Inspector

Acceptable quality limit used in sampling. More quality control inspector terms

Aquifer Water Well Driller

Underground layer holding water. More water well driller terms

Aquifer Geoscientist

Water-bearing rock. More geoscientist terms

Arbitration Labor Relations Specialist

Decision by a neutral third party. More labor relations specialist terms

Arbitration Mediator

A process where a neutral decides. More mediator terms

Arc flash Electrician

A dangerous release of energy from an electrical fault, causing burns and blast injuries. More electrician terms

Arc flash Industrial Electronics Repairer

Electrical explosion hazard. More industrial electronics repairer terms

Arc flash Substation Technician

An explosive electrical release. More substation technician terms

Arc flash Electrical Engineer

An explosive release. More electrical engineer terms

Archival Museum Technician

Safe for long-term storage. More museum technician terms

Archival Photo Lab Technician

Long-lasting. More photo lab technician terms

Archive Historian

Record collection. More historian terms

Archive History Professor

Collection of records. More history professor terms

Archives Library Science Professor

Historical records. More library science professor terms

Archwire Orthodontist

Wire that moves teeth. More orthodontist terms

Arcs Animator

Natural curved motion. More animator terms

ARE Architect

Licensing exam. More architect terms

ARFF Airfield Operations Specialist

Aircraft rescue and firefighting. More airfield operations specialist terms

Argument Philosophy Professor

Premises leading to a conclusion. More philosophy and religion professor terms

ARINC 429 Avionics Technician

A common avionics data standard. More avionics technician terms

Armature Electric Motor Repairer

Rotating coil in some motors. More electric motor repairer terms

Army Corps Bridge Tender

Federal agency for locks. More bridge tender terms

AROM and PROM PT Assistant

Active range of motion (patient moves) and passive range of motion (clinician moves). More physical therapist assistant terms

Arrangement Music Director

Adapted version. More music director terms

Arrangement conference Funeral Director

A meeting to plan a funeral. More funeral director terms

Array Solar Panel Installer

A group of connected modules. More solar panel installer terms

Arrhythmia Cardiologist

Abnormal heart rhythm. More cardiologist terms

Arrhythmia Cardiovascular Tech

Irregular rhythm. More cardiovascular technologist terms

Arrow key Mail Carrier

A key used to open apartment and collection boxes. More postal mail carrier terms

ARRT Radiation Therapist

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. More radiation therapist terms

Art buyer Art Director

A person who hires photographers and illustrators. More art director terms

Art history Art Professor

Study of art over time. More art, drama and music professor terms

ARTCC Air Traffic Controller

Air route traffic control center for en route traffic. More air traffic controller terms

Arterial embalming Embalmer

Injecting preservative into arteries. More embalmer terms

Arthroscopy Orthopedic Surgeon

Camera-guided joint surgery. More orthopedic surgeon terms

Articulation Speech Therapist

Producing speech sounds. More speech-language pathologist terms

Articulator Dental Lab Tech

Simulates jaw movement. More dental lab technician terms

Articulator Prosthodontist

Device simulating jaw movement. More prosthodontist terms

Artifact Sonographer

Something on the image that does not reflect real anatomy. More diagnostic medical sonographer terms

Artifact MRI Tech

Image distortion. More MRI technologist terms

Artifact Archaeologist

Human-made object. More archaeologist terms

Artifact Anthropology Professor

Object made by people. More anthropology professor terms

Artist statement Craft Artist

Description of your work. More craft artist terms

Artist statement Fine Artist

Description of your work. More fine artist terms

As found Calibration Technician

Condition before adjustment. More calibration technician terms

As left Calibration Technician

Condition after adjustment. More calibration technician terms

As-built Civil Engineering Tech

Drawings of what was built. More civil engineering technician terms

ASA class Anesthesiologist

Surgical risk category. More anesthesiologist terms

ASA class CRNA

A patient’s anesthesia risk category. More nurse anesthetist terms

ASABE Agricultural Engineer

Ag engineering society. More agricultural engineer terms

ASAM criteria Addiction Counselor

Placement guidelines for treatment levels. More substance abuse counselor terms

ASCA National Model School Counselor

A framework for school counseling programs. More school counselor terms

ASE Adult Education Teacher

Adult secondary education. More adult education teacher terms

Aseptic technique LPN

Practices that prevent the spread of microorganisms during care. More licensed practical nurse terms

Aseptic technique Medical Assistant

Practices that prevent contamination by microorganisms during procedures. More medical assistant terms

Aseptic technique Biological Technician

Preventing contamination. More biological technician terms

Ashlar Stonemason

Cut, squared stone. More stonemason terms

ASME A17.1 Elevator Technician

The safety code for elevators and escalators. More elevator technician terms

ASME code Boilermaker

Boiler standards. More boilermaker terms

Aspect ratio AV Technician

Width-to-height ratio. More audio and video technician terms

Aspect ratio Movie Projectionist

Image shape. More movie projectionist terms

Asphalt Civil Engineering Tech

Pavement material. More civil engineering technician terms

Aspiration CNA

Food or fluid entering the airway, a choking and pneumonia risk. More certified nursing assistant terms

Assay Geological Technician

Test for mineral content. More geological technician terms

Assay Biochemist

Test that measures something. More biochemist terms

Assay Biological Technician

A test that measures something. More biological technician terms

Assembly Metal Model Maker

Combined parts. More metal model maker terms

Assembly Mechanical Drafter

Combined parts. More mechanical drafter terms

Assessment Recreational Therapist

Evaluating needs and interests. More recreational therapist terms

Assessment center I-O Psychologist

Simulations for selection. More industrial-organizational psychologist terms

Asset Art Director

A finished creative piece. More art director terms

Asset allocation Financial Advisor

Mix of investments. More financial advisor terms

Asset allocation Financial Sales Agent

Mixing asset types to manage risk. More financial services sales agent terms

Asset management IT Support Specialist

Tracking hardware and software inventory. More IT support specialist terms

Asset quality Financial Examiner

Health of loans. More financial examiner terms

Asset search Private Investigator

Finding a person’s property and accounts. More private investigator terms

Assignor Sports Official

The person who schedules officials. More sports official terms

Assist log Passenger Attendant

Record of help. More passenger attendant terms

Assistantship Graduate Teaching Assistant

Paid graduate position. More graduate teaching assistant terms

Assistive device PT Assistant

Equipment such as a walker, cane or crutches that supports mobility. More physical therapist assistant terms

Assistive technology Special Ed Teacher

Tools that help students access learning. More special education teacher terms

Assistive technology Teacher Assistant

Tools that help students with disabilities. More teacher assistant terms

Assistive technology Rehabilitation Counselor

Tools that aid independence. More rehabilitation counselor terms

Assumption Actuary

Estimate used in models. More actuary terms

Asthma action plan Pediatrician

Steps for asthma control. More pediatrician terms

Astigmatism Optometrist

Irregular corneal shape. More optometrist terms

Astrophysics Physics Professor

Physics of space. More physics professor terms

Astropy Astronomer

Python astronomy library. More astronomer terms

Asynchronous Library Science Professor

Learning on your own schedule. More library science professor terms

At-will employment Human Resources Manager

Either side can end employment. More human resources manager terms

At-will employment HR Specialist

Employment that either party may end at any time for lawful reasons. More human resources specialist terms

ATC Airline Pilot

Air traffic control. More airline pilot terms

ATC Athletic Trainer

Certified athletic trainer credential. More athletic trainer terms

ATF Blaster

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. More blaster terms

ATIS Air Traffic Controller

Automated terminal information service. More air traffic controller terms

Atmosphere Furnace and Kiln Operator

Gas conditions. More furnace and kiln operator terms

Atmosphere Heat Treating Operator

Gas inside the furnace. More heat treating operator terms

ATP Airline Pilot

Airline Transport Pilot certificate. More airline pilot terms

ATP Commercial Pilot

Airline transport pilot certificate. More commercial pilot terms

ATP test Food Science Technician

A rapid cleanliness test. More food science technician terms

Atrial fibrillation Cardiologist

A common irregular rhythm. More cardiologist terms

ATS HR Assistant

Applicant tracking system. More HR assistant terms

ATS HR Specialist

Applicant tracking system for managing recruiting. More human resources specialist terms

Attachment Family Therapist

Emotional bonds. More marriage and family therapist terms

Attack line Firefighter

A hose line used to put out fire. More firefighter terms

Attainment Sales Manager

Percentage of quota reached. More sales manager terms

Attendance Substitute Teacher

Recording who is present. More substitute teacher terms

Attendance policy Production Helper

Rules on showing up. More production helper terms

Attenuation Telecom Lineworker

Signal loss. More telecommunications lineworker terms

Attorney-client privilege Lawyer

Confidential communications. More lawyer terms

Attribution Marketing Manager

Assigning credit to marketing channels. More marketing manager terms

Attribution Journalist

Saying where information came from. More journalist terms

Attrition Event Planner

Penalty for not using contracted rooms. More event planner terms

Attrition Hotel Manager

A group using fewer rooms than contracted. More hotel manager terms

ATV Retail Store Manager

Average transaction value. More retail store manager terms

AuD Audiologist

Doctor of Audiology. More audiologist terms

Audiogram Audiologist

A chart of hearing levels. More audiologist terms

Audiogram Hearing Aid Specialist

Chart of hearing levels. More hearing aid specialist terms

Audit Accountant

An independent examination of financial statements or controls. More accountant terms

Audit Administrative Services Manager

Formal review. More administrative services manager terms

Audit Compliance Officer

Formal review. More compliance officer terms

Audit Financial Manager

Independent review. More financial manager terms

Audit Natural Sciences Manager

Formal review. More natural sciences manager terms

Audit Tax Examiner

An examination of records. More tax examiner terms

Audit trail Health Information Tech

Record of access. More health information technologist terms

Audit trail Billing Clerk

Record of changes. More billing clerk terms

Audit trail Correspondence Clerk

Record of changes. More correspondence clerk terms

Audition Choreographer

Tryout. More choreographer terms

AUM Financial Advisor

Assets under management. More financial advisor terms

Aura Neurologist

Warning symptoms before a migraine or seizure. More neurologist terms

Authorization Credit Authorizer

Approval of a charge. More credit authorizer terms

Authorized climber Cell Tower Technician

A trained climber permitted to climb towers. More cell tower technician terms

Auto scrubber Janitor

Floor scrubbing machine. More janitor terms

Auto-attendant Receptionist

An automated phone menu. More receptionist terms

Auto-steer Farm Equipment Operator

GPS steering. More agricultural equipment operator terms

Autoclave Dental Assistant

A steam sterilizer used to kill microorganisms on instruments. More dental assistant terms

Autoclave Sterile Processing Tech

A steam sterilizer. More sterile processing technician terms

Autoclave Biological Technician

Sterilizes equipment. More biological technician terms

Autoclave Vet Assistant

A sterilizer for instruments. More veterinary assistant terms

Autofocus Camera Repairer

Automatic focusing. More camera repairer terms

Autograder Computer Science Professor

Automatic code grading. More computer science professor terms

Automatic Watch Repairer

Self-winding mechanical watch. More watch repairer terms

Automation QA Tester

Using scripts to run tests. More software QA tester terms

Autopilot Avionics Technician

A system that controls the aircraft automatically. More avionics technician terms

Autopsy Pathologist

Examination after death. More pathologist terms

Autosomal dominant Genetic Counselor

One copy causes the trait. More genetic counselor terms

Autosomal recessive Genetic Counselor

Two copies needed. More genetic counselor terms

AV Event Planner

Audiovisual equipment. More event planner terms

Average check Restaurant Manager

Average spending per guest. More restaurant manager terms

Average daily gain Animal Scientist

Weight gain per day. More animal scientist terms

Average handle time Telephone Operator

Average call length. More telephone operator terms

Average handle time (AHT) Customer Service Rep

The average length of an interaction, including wrap-up. More customer service representative terms

Average transaction value (ATV) Retail Sales Associate

Average amount spent per purchase. More retail sales associate terms

Avgas Aircraft Service Attendant

Piston aircraft fuel. More aircraft service attendant terms

Avionics Avionics Technician

Aviation electronics. More avionics technician terms

Axis Optical Lab Tech

Cylinder orientation. More ophthalmic lab technician terms

AXP Architect

Architectural Experience Program. More architect terms

Azimuth Solar Panel Installer

The compass direction an array faces. More solar panel installer terms

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