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Credit memo Credit Analyst

Written lending recommendation. More credit analyst terms

Credit recovery High School Special Ed Teacher

Making up failed credits. More high school special education teacher terms

Credit recovery High School Teacher

Making up failed courses. More high school teacher terms

Credit report Credit Authorizer

History of borrowing. More credit authorizer terms

Credit report Credit Counselor

History of borrowing. More credit counselor terms

Credit risk Financial Risk Specialist

Loss from borrower default. More financial risk specialist terms

Credit score Credit Authorizer

Number rating risk. More credit authorizer terms

Credit score Credit Counselor

Number rating credit risk. More credit counselor terms

Creep Bindery Worker

Page shift in booklets. More bindery worker terms

Crema Barista

The golden foam on top of espresso. More barista terms

Cremation Funeral Director

Reducing a body to remains with heat. More funeral director terms

Crew Sports Official

A team of officials. More sports official terms

Crew leader Farm Labor Contractor

Supervises a crew. More farm labor contractor terms

Crew leader Farmworker

A worker who leads a crew. More farmworker terms

Crime scene sketch Forensic Technician

A diagram of a scene. More forensic science technician terms

Criminology Criminal Justice Professor

Study of crime. More criminal justice professor terms

Crimp Electronics Assembler

Pressed connection. More electronics assembler terms

Crisis communication PR Specialist

Managing communication during problems. More public relations specialist terms

Crisis intervention School Counselor

Immediate support during emergencies. More school counselor terms

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Police Officer

A model for responding to people in mental health crisis. More police officer terms

Crisis plan Public Relations Manager

Plan for emergencies. More public relations manager terms

CRISPR Biology Professor

Gene-editing tool. More biology professor terms

Crit Architecture Professor

Design critique. More architecture professor terms

Critical control point Agricultural Inspector

A step where hazards are controlled. More agricultural inspector terms

Critical incident stress debriefing 911 Dispatcher

Support after traumatic calls. More 911 dispatcher terms

Critical lift Rigger

High-risk lift. More rigger terms

Critical lift Crane Operator

A lift with higher risk requiring a detailed plan. More crane operator terms

Critical path Construction Manager

The sequence of tasks that determines the project’s finish date. More construction manager terms

Critical path Project Manager

The longest chain of dependent tasks that determines the project end date. More project manager terms

Critical result Radiologist

A finding needing urgent action. More radiologist terms

Critical spares Maintenance Supervisor

Must-have parts. More maintenance supervisor terms

Critical value Medical Lab Tech

A result needing immediate action. More medical laboratory technician terms

Critical violation Health Inspector

A violation likely to cause illness. More environmental health specialist terms

Criticality Nuclear Engineer

Sustained chain reaction. More nuclear engineer terms

Criticality Nuclear Reactor Operator

A steady chain reaction. More nuclear reactor operator terms

Critique Art Professor

Feedback session. More art, drama and music professor terms

CRM Airline Pilot

Crew resource management. More airline pilot terms

CRM Commercial Pilot

Crew resource management. More commercial pilot terms

CRM Administrative Assistant

Customer relationship management software. More administrative assistant terms

CRM Receptionist

Customer relationship management software. More receptionist terms

CRM Computer Systems Analyst

Customer relationship management software. More computer systems analyst terms

CRM Archaeologist

Cultural resource management. More archaeologist terms

CRM hygiene Sales Manager

Keeping CRM data accurate. More sales manager terms

CRNA CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. More nurse anesthetist terms

Crop insurance Farm Manager

Insurance against crop losses. More farm manager terms

Crop rotation Agricultural Engineer

Changing crops each season. More agricultural engineer terms

Crop rotation Animal Scientist

Changing crops each season. More animal scientist terms

Crop rotation Extension Educator

Changing crops each season. More extension educator terms

Crop rotation Farm Labor Contractor

Changing crops each season. More farm labor contractor terms

Crop rotation Farm Manager

Changing crops to improve soil. More farm manager terms

Crop rotation Soil and Plant Scientist

Changing crops each season. More soil and plant scientist terms

Cross section Civil Engineering Tech

A slice view of a design. More civil engineering technician terms

Cross-contact Chef

Allergen transfer between foods. More chef terms

Cross-contact Private Chef

Allergen transfer between foods. More private chef terms

Cross-contamination Health Inspector

Transfer of harmful organisms from one food or surface to another. More environmental health specialist terms

Cross-contamination Cafeteria Cook

Spreading germs between foods. More cafeteria cook terms

Cross-contamination Fast Food Cook

Spreading germs between foods. More fast food cook terms

Cross-contamination Hotel Housekeeper

Spreading germs between surfaces. More hotel housekeeper terms

Cross-contamination Prep Cook

Spreading germs between foods. More prep cook terms

Cross-contamination Short-Order Cook

Spreading germs between foods. More short-order cook terms

Cross-dock Transportation Supervisor

Moving goods without storage. More transportation supervisor terms

Cross-docking Logistics Manager

Moving goods without storing. More logistics manager terms

Cross-docking Shipping Clerk

Moving goods directly from inbound to outbound. More shipping and receiving clerk terms

Cross-docking Warehouse Associate

Moving inbound goods directly to outbound shipping with little storage. More warehouse associate terms

Cross-functional Engineering Manager

Across departments. More engineering manager terms

Cross-merchandising Visual Merchandiser

Displaying related items together. More visual merchandiser terms

Cross-reference File Clerk

Pointer to related files. More file clerk terms

Cross-reference Parts Salesperson

Matching part numbers between brands. More parts salesperson terms

Cross-tab Survey Researcher

Results broken by group. More survey researcher terms

Cross-training Production Helper

Learning other jobs. More production helper terms

Cross-training Food Service Supervisor

Teaching staff multiple roles. More food service supervisor terms

Cross-validation Data Scientist

Testing model performance on different data splits. More data scientist terms

Crossarm Lineworker

A horizontal member on a pole that holds insulators and conductors. More electrical lineworker terms

Crossbite Orthodontist

Teeth meeting incorrectly side to side. More orthodontist terms

Crossing control arm School Bus Driver

An arm that makes students walk farther in front of the bus. More school bus driver terms

Crossing gate Railroad Signal Technician

Road barrier. More railroad signal technician terms

Crossmatch Medical Lab Tech

Testing donor blood compatibility. More medical laboratory technician terms

Crossover Manufactured Home Installer

Utility connections between sections. More manufactured home installer terms

Crossover Car Electronics Installer

Splits audio frequencies. More car electronics installer terms

Crosstab Statistical Assistant

Table by groups. More statistical assistant terms

Crowd control Usher

Managing crowds. More usher terms

Crown Dental Lab Tech

Tooth cap. More dental lab technician terms

Crown Dentist

A cap over a tooth. More dentist terms

Crown Prosthodontist

A cap restoring a tooth. More prosthodontist terms

Crown Rolling Machine Operator

Thicker middle. More rolling machine operator terms

Crown Barber

The top back of the head. More barber terms

Crown Arborist

The upper part of a tree. More arborist terms

Crown Landscaper

Where a plant’s stem meets roots. More landscaper terms

Crown thinning Arborist

Removing branches to reduce density. More arborist terms

Crowning Floor Sander

Board center raised. More floor sander terms

Crude oil Refinery Operator

Unrefined petroleum. More refinery operator terms

Cruelty Animal Control Officer

Intentional harm to animals. More animal control officer terms

Crumb Baker

The interior texture of bread. More baker terms

Cryotherapy Dermatologist

Freezing lesions. More dermatologist terms

Cryptography Mathematician

Math of secure codes. More mathematician terms

Crystal Watch Repairer

Watch glass. More watch repairer terms

Crystal structure Materials Scientist

Ordered atomic arrangement. More materials scientist terms

CSA Transportation Inspector

Compliance, Safety, Accountability: FMCSA’s carrier scoring system. More transportation inspector terms

CSA Truck Driver

FMCSA’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability program that scores carrier safety. More truck driver terms

CSA score Transportation Supervisor

Carrier safety score. More transportation supervisor terms

CSAT Customer Service Rep

Customer satisfaction score from surveys. More customer service representative terms

CSS Web Developer

The language that styles web pages. More web developer terms

CSWE Social Work Professor

Council on Social Work Education. More social work professor terms

CT Radiologist

Computed tomography. More radiologist terms

CT Substation Technician

Current transformer. More substation technician terms

CT scanner TSA Officer

Advanced 3D X-ray for bags. More transportation security officer terms

CTE CTE Teacher

Career and technical education. More career and technical education teacher terms

CTE Middle School CTE Teacher

Career and technical education. More middle school CTE teacher terms

CTE Postsecondary CTE Instructor

Career and technical education. More postsecondary CTE instructor terms

CTR Bank Teller

Currency transaction report over 10,000 in cash. More bank teller terms

CTR Digital Marketing Specialist

Click-through rate: clicks divided by impressions. More digital marketing specialist terms

CTR Advertising Sales Agent

Click-through rate. More advertising sales agent terms

CTR Casino Cage Cashier

Currency transaction report. More casino cage cashier terms

CTR Casino Cashier

Currency transaction report. More casino cashier terms

CTR Casino Floor Supervisor

Currency transaction report. More casino floor supervisor terms

CTR Casino Manager

Currency transaction report. More casino manager terms

CTR Sportsbook Writer

Currency transaction report. More sportsbook writer terms

CTRS Recreational Therapist

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. More recreational therapist terms

CTSO Middle School CTE Teacher

Career and technical student organization. More middle school CTE teacher terms

Cube Mason Helper

Pallet of brick. More mason helper terms

Cue Lighting Technician

A programmed lighting change. More lighting technician terms

Cue Music Director

Signal to start. More music director terms

Cue Animal Trainer

A signal for a behavior. More animal trainer terms

Cueing Personal Trainer

Instructions that guide form. More personal trainer terms

Cultivation Fundraiser

Building donor relationships. More fundraiser terms

Cultivation Farmworker

Loosening soil and removing weeds. More farmworker terms

Cultural broker Interpreter

Helping bridge cultural gaps. More interpreter terms

Cultural humility Community Health Worker

Ongoing respect for others’ cultures. More community health worker terms

Cultural relativism Anthropology Professor

Understanding cultures on their own terms. More anthropology professor terms

Cultural tailoring Health Educator

Adapting programs to cultures. More health educator terms

Culture Microbiologist

Growing microbes. More microbiologist terms

Cultured marble Molder and Caster

Cast stone product. More molder and caster terms

Culvert Highway Maintenance Worker

Drain pipe under roads. More highway maintenance worker terms

Cupping Acupuncturist

Suction cups on the skin. More acupuncturist terms

Cupping Floor Sander

Board edges raised. More floor sander terms

Curation Archaeologist

Caring for collections. More archaeologist terms

Curb box Meter Reader

Water shutoff. More meter reader terms

Curb-to-curb Shuttle Driver

Pickup at the curb. More shuttle driver terms

Cure Fiberglass Laminator

Hardening. More fiberglass laminator terms

Cure Industrial Painter

Hardening with heat. More industrial painter terms

Cure Molder and Caster

Gain strength. More molder and caster terms

Cure Product Decorator

Set paint or ink. More product decorator terms

Cure Refractory Repairer

Slowly heat to set. More refractory repairer terms

Cure time Adhesive Machine Operator

Time to full strength. More adhesive machine operator terms

Curette Dental Hygienist

A hand instrument used to remove calculus from root surfaces. More dental hygienist terms

Curfew Residential Advisor

A required return time. More residential advisor terms

Curing Concrete Finisher

Keeping concrete moist and at the right temperature as it gains strength. More concrete finisher terms

Curing Nail Technician

Hardening gel with light. More nail technician terms

Curing press Tire Builder

Vulcanizes tires. More tire builder terms

Current (A) Electrician

The flow of electric charge, measured in amperes. More electrician terms

Current state Management Analyst

How things work now. More management analyst terms

Curriculum Childcare Director

The learning plan. More childcare center director terms

Curriculum Elementary Teacher

The planned content and skills. More elementary school teacher terms

Curriculum Instructional Coordinator

The planned content and learning. More instructional coordinator terms

Curriculum map Health Sciences Professor

Course alignment plan. More health sciences professor terms

Curtain wall Glazier

Non-structural glass facade. More glazier terms

Cusip Brokerage Clerk

Security ID number. More brokerage clerk terms

Custodian Brokerage Clerk

Firm holding assets. More brokerage clerk terms

Customer recovery Food Service Supervisor

Fixing a customer’s bad experience. More food service supervisor terms

Customs broker Cargo Agent

Clears customs. More cargo agent terms

Customs form Postal Clerk

International form. More postal clerk terms

Cut Roof Bolter

Area just mined. More roof bolter terms

Cut Surveying Technician

Removing soil. More surveying technician terms

Cut and fill Heavy Equipment Operator

Removing soil from high areas (cut) and placing it in low areas (fill). More heavy equipment operator terms

Cut glove Hand Cutter

Protective glove. More hand cutter terms

Cut in Painter Helper

Painting edges by brush. More painter helper terms

Cut lever Railroad Switch Operator

Uncouples cars. More railroad switch operator terms

Cut list Carpenter Helper

List of pieces to cut. More carpenter helper terms

Cut list Restaurant Manager

Order for sending staff home as business slows. More restaurant manager terms

Cut of cars Rail Yard Engineer

Group of cars. More rail yard engineer terms

Cut off Bartender

Stopping service to an intoxicated guest. More bartender terms

Cut ticket Textile Cutting Machine Operator

Cutting order. More textile cutting machine operator terms

Cut-in speed Wind Turbine Technician

The wind speed at which a turbine starts generating power. More wind turbine technician terms

Cuticle Nail Technician

Skin at the base of the nail. More nail technician terms

Cutoff Pile Driver Operator

Final pile height. More pile driver operator terms

Cutoff time Aircraft Cargo Supervisor

Last cargo acceptance. More aircraft cargo supervisor terms

Cutterhead Dredge Operator

Rotating cutter. More dredge operator terms

Cutting in Painter

Painting a clean edge along ceilings, corners and trim with a brush. More painter terms

Cuttings Geological Technician

Rock chips from drilling. More geological technician terms

Cuttings Water Well Driller

Rock and soil brought up by drilling. More water well driller terms

CV Fine Artist

Artist resume. More fine artist terms

CVE Cybersecurity Analyst

Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures: public IDs for known vulnerabilities. More cybersecurity analyst terms

CVSA Transportation Inspector

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. More transportation inspector terms

CVSS Cybersecurity Analyst

A scoring system rating vulnerability severity. More cybersecurity analyst terms

Cycle count Shipping Clerk

Counting a portion of inventory regularly. More shipping and receiving clerk terms

Cycle count Warehouse Associate

Counting a portion of inventory regularly to keep records accurate. More warehouse associate terms

Cycle count Weigher and Checker

Partial inventory count. More weigher and checker terms

Cycle count Stock Associate

Counting inventory regularly. More stock associate terms

Cycle length Traffic Technician

Time for a full signal cycle. More traffic technician terms

Cycle start CNC Operator

Begins a program. More CNC operator terms

Cycle time CNC Programmer

How long a machine takes to make a part. More CNC programmer terms

Cycle time Industrial Engineer

Time to complete one unit. More industrial engineer terms

Cycle time Industrial Engineering Technician

Time per unit. More industrial engineering technician terms

Cycle time Molding Machine Operator

Time per shot. More molding machine operator terms

Cycle time Multiple Machine Tool Operator

Time per part. More multiple machine tool operator terms

Cycle time Production Assembler

Time to complete one unit at a station. More production assembler terms

Cycle time Surface Mining Equipment Operator

Time per load. More surface mining equipment operator terms

Cylinder Optical Lab Tech

Astigmatism correction. More ophthalmic lab technician terms

Cylinder Heavy Equipment Mechanic

A component that converts hydraulic pressure into straight-line motion. More heavy equipment mechanic terms

Cylindrical grinder Grinding Machine Operator

Grinds round parts. More grinding machine operator terms

Cytology Pathologist

Study of individual cells. More pathologist terms

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