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Flat rate Auto Technician

A pay system based on standard repair times rather than actual hours. More automotive service technician terms

Flat rate box Postal Clerk

Fixed-price box. More postal clerk terms

Flatness Rolling Machine Operator

How flat the sheet is. More rolling machine operator terms

Flatness tolerance Floor Layer

Allowed unevenness. More floor layer terms

Flats Mail Carrier

Large envelopes and magazines. More postal mail carrier terms

Fleet Rental Agent

The vehicles or equipment available. More rental agent terms

Fleet management Surface Mining Equipment Operator

Dispatch system. More surface mining equipment operator terms

Flex cable Camera Repairer

Thin ribbon cable. More camera repairer terms

Flexography Printing Press Operator

Printing with flexible plates. More printing press operator terms

Flight hours Commercial Pilot

Logged time used to meet requirements. More commercial pilot terms

Flight zone Ranch Hand

An animal’s personal space. More ranch hand terms

Float Cashier

The starting cash in a drawer. More cashier terms

Floating floor Floor Layer

Not glued down. More floor layer terms

Flocculation Water Operator

Gentle mixing that helps clumps (floc) grow larger. More water treatment plant operator terms

Floor plan Event Planner

A diagram of event setup. More event planner terms

Floor plan Restaurant Host

Table map. More restaurant host terms

Floor plan Interior Designer

A top-down drawing of a space. More interior designer terms

Floor set Retail Store Manager

Changing merchandise layouts. More retail store manager terms

Floor set Visual Merchandiser

A new store layout. More visual merchandiser terms

Floor supervisor Casino Dealer

Supervises several tables. More casino dealer terms

Floor supervisor Casino Manager

Watches games. More casino manager terms

Floral foam Florist

A material that holds stems. More florist terms

Flow control Air Traffic Controller

Managing traffic volume into busy airspace. More air traffic controller terms

Flowline Pump Operator

Pipe from the well. More pump operator terms

Flowline Roustabout

A pipe from a well to a battery. More roustabout terms

Flowline Wellhead Pumper

Pipe from well to battery. More wellhead pumper terms

FLSA Compensation and Benefits Manager

Wage and hour law. More compensation and benefits manager terms

FLSA HR Specialist

Fair Labor Standards Act: sets minimum wage, overtime and exempt status rules. More human resources specialist terms

FLSA status Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Overtime eligibility. More compensation and benefits specialist terms

Fluency Speech Therapist

Smoothness of speech. More speech-language pathologist terms

Fluoride varnish Dental Hygienist

A protective coating that strengthens enamel. More dental hygienist terms

Fluoroscopy Orthopedic Surgeon

Live X-ray in surgery. More orthopedic surgeon terms

Fluoroscopy Rad Tech

Real-time X-ray imaging used during procedures and studies. More radiologic technologist terms

Fluoroscopy Radiologist

Live X-ray imaging. More radiologist terms

Flute Paper Machine Operator

Wavy middle layer. More paper machine operator terms

Flute Tool Grinder

Chip channel. More tool grinder terms

Flux Electronics Assembler

Helps solder flow. More electronics assembler terms

Fly system Set Designer

Lifts scenery. More set designer terms

Flyrock Blaster

Thrown rock. More blaster terms

Flywheel key Small Engine Mechanic

A small key that sets ignition timing; it can shear when a blade hits something. More small engine mechanic terms

FMCSA Transportation Inspector

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. More transportation inspector terms

FMCSRs Transportation Inspector

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. More transportation inspector terms

FMEA Safety Engineer

Failure modes and effects analysis. More safety engineer terms

FMLA Human Resources Manager

Family and medical leave law. More human resources manager terms

FMLA HR Specialist

Family and Medical Leave Act: job-protected unpaid leave for eligible employees. More human resources specialist terms

FMS Airline Pilot

Flight management system. More airline pilot terms

FNP NP

Family nurse practitioner. More nurse practitioner terms

Focal flower Florist

The main flower in an arrangement. More florist terms

Focal point Visual Merchandiser

The area that draws the eye first. More visual merchandiser terms

Focus Engraver

Laser distance. More engraver terms

Focus Lighting Technician

Aiming and shaping a light. More lighting technician terms

Focus Movie Projectionist

Sharpness. More movie projectionist terms

Focus pull Camera Operator

Changing focus during a shot. More camera operator terms

FOD Aircraft Assembler

Foreign object debris. More aircraft assembler terms

FOD Aircraft Mechanic

Foreign object debris: loose items that can damage engines and aircraft. More aircraft mechanic terms

FOD Aircraft Cargo Supervisor

Foreign object debris. More aircraft cargo supervisor terms

FOD Aircraft Service Attendant

Foreign object debris. More aircraft service attendant terms

FOD Airfield Operations Specialist

Foreign object debris. More airfield operations specialist terms

FOD Aerospace Engineering Technician

Foreign object debris. More aerospace engineering technician terms

FOIA Journalist

Freedom of Information Act. More journalist terms

Foils Cosmetologist

Foil used to separate highlighted hair. More cosmetologist terms

Folder-gluer Paper Machine Operator

Folds and glues boxes. More paper machine operator terms

Folio Front Desk Agent

A guest’s bill. More hotel front desk agent terms

Follow-up Concierge

Checking that service met expectations. More concierge terms

Font Engraver

Lettering style. More engraver terms

Food allergy Diet Tech

Immune reaction to food. More dietetic technician terms

Food allergy Private Chef

An immune reaction to a food. More private chef terms

Food allergy Dietitian

An immune reaction to food. More dietitian terms

Food code Health Inspector

Rules for food safety in retail food establishments. More environmental health specialist terms

Food cost Private Chef

The cost of ingredients. More private chef terms

Food cost Restaurant Manager

Cost of food sold. More restaurant manager terms

Food cost percentage Chef

Food cost divided by food sales. More chef terms

Food handler card Cafeteria Cook

Basic food safety certificate. More cafeteria cook terms

Food handler card Fast Food Cook

Basic food safety certificate. More fast food cook terms

Food handler card Short-Order Cook

Basic food safety certificate. More short-order cook terms

Food safety Food Service Supervisor

Practices that prevent illness. More food service supervisor terms

Food safety Farmworker

Practices that keep produce safe. More farmworker terms

Food security Agriculture Professor

Reliable access to food. More agricultural sciences professor terms

Foot pedal Medical Transcriptionist

Controls playback. More medical transcriptionist terms

Footing Building Inspector

The base of a foundation that spreads loads to the soil. More construction and building inspector terms

Forage Animal Scientist

Plants eaten by livestock. More animal scientist terms

Force majeure Event Planner

A contract clause for uncontrollable events. More event planner terms

Force plate Kinesiology Professor

Measures ground force. More recreation and fitness professor terms

Forecast Budget Analyst

Projected spending. More budget analyst terms

Forecast Economist

Predicted outcome. More economist terms

Forecast Financial Analyst

An estimate of future results. More financial analyst terms

Forecast Financial Manager

Projected results. More financial manager terms

Forecast Account Executive

Predicted sales. More account executive terms

Forecast Sales Manager

Predicted revenue. More sales manager terms

Forecast discussion Meteorologist

Forecaster’s reasoning. More meteorologist terms

Forecasting Operations Research Analyst

Predicting demand. More operations research analyst terms

Foreclosure Credit Counselor

Losing a home to the lender. More credit counselor terms

Forensics Communications Professor

Competitive speech and debate. More communications professor terms

Forest inventory Forestry Professor

Measuring trees and stands. More forestry and conservation professor terms

Forging temperature Forging Machine Operator

Heat needed. More forging machine operator terms

Fork seals Motorcycle Mechanic

Seals that keep oil inside front suspension forks. More motorcycle mechanic terms

Form factor Industrial Designer

A product’s size and shape. More industrial designer terms

Form finisher Garment Presser

Steams on a form. More garment presser terms

Form I-9 HR Specialist

The federal form verifying identity and employment authorization for every new hire. More human resources specialist terms

Formaldehyde Embalmer

A preservative chemical. More embalmer terms

Formation Choreographer

Dancer positions. More choreographer terms

Formative assessment Education Professor

Checks during learning. More education professor terms

Formative assessment Elementary Teacher

Ongoing checks for understanding. More elementary school teacher terms

Formative assessment High School Teacher

Checks during learning. More high school teacher terms

Formative assessment Instructional Coordinator

Ongoing checks. More instructional coordinator terms

Formative assessment Kindergarten Teacher

Ongoing checks for understanding. More kindergarten teacher terms

Formative assessment Middle School Teacher

Ongoing checks. More middle school teacher terms

Formative assessment Tutor

Checks for understanding during learning. More tutor terms

Formatting Typist

Layout and styles. More typist terms

Forms Concrete Finisher

Molds that hold concrete until it hardens. More concrete finisher terms

Formula Food Batchmaker

Recipe. More food batchmaker terms

Formulary Pharmacist

A list of covered drugs. More pharmacist terms

Formulary Pharmacy Technician

The list of drugs an insurance plan or hospital covers or stocks. More pharmacy technician terms

Formulary Technical Sales Rep

A list of approved drugs. More technical sales representative terms

Formulation Chemist

Mixing ingredients into products. More chemist terms

Formulation Food Scientist

Recipe design. More food scientist terms

Formwork Construction Laborer

Temporary molds that hold concrete until it hardens. More construction laborer terms

Forwarder Logging Equipment Operator

A machine that carries logs. More logging equipment operator terms

Foster care Social Worker

Temporary care for children. More social worker terms

Foul Sports Official

A rule violation. More sports official terms

Foundation Civil Engineer

Supports structures. More civil engineer terms

Four-handed dentistry Dental Assistant

A technique where the dentist and assistant work together efficiently, passing instruments in a coordinated way. More dental assistant terms

Four-stroke engine Small Engine Mechanic

An engine with intake, compression, power and exhaust strokes. More small engine mechanic terms

Four-year plan School Counselor

A plan for high school courses. More school counselor terms

Fowler’s position CNA

Sitting position with the head of the bed raised 45–60 degrees. More certified nursing assistant terms

FP&A Financial Analyst

Financial planning and analysis. More financial analyst terms

FP&A Financial Manager

Financial planning and analysis. More financial manager terms

FRA Rail Car Repairer

Federal Railroad Administration. More rail car repairer terms

FRA Transportation Inspector

Federal Railroad Administration. More transportation inspector terms

FRA Rail Yard Engineer

Federal Railroad Administration. More rail yard engineer terms

FRA Railroad Signal Technician

Federal Railroad Administration. More railroad signal technician terms

FRA Railroad Switch Operator

Federal Railroad Administration. More railroad switch operator terms

Fraction Radiation Therapist

One daily treatment. More radiation therapist terms

Fractionator Refinery Operator

A column that separates products. More refinery operator terms

Fracture Orthopedic Surgeon

A broken bone. More orthopedic surgeon terms

Fracture surface Materials Engineer

Broken face. More materials engineer terms

Fragile Hand Packer

Easily broken. More hand packer terms

Frame damage Auto Damage Appraiser

Structural damage. More auto damage appraiser terms

Frame fit Optician

How glasses sit on the face. More optician terms

Frame machine Auto Body Tech

Equipment used to measure and pull damaged structures back to specification. More auto body technician terms

Frame rate Camera Operator

Frames per second. More camera operator terms

Frame rate Video Editor

Frames per second. More video editor terms

Frameless cabinet Cabinetmaker

European-style box. More cabinetmaker terms

Framework Software Developer

A reusable set of tools for building software. More software developer terms

Framework Web Developer

A library or structure for building apps, such as React. More web developer terms

Framing Camera Operator

What’s inside the shot. More camera operator terms

Framing Communications Professor

How a story is presented. More communications professor terms

Fraud alert Credit Authorizer

Flag on a credit file. More credit authorizer terms

Fraud indicators Claims Adjuster

Signs a claim may be fraudulent. More claims adjuster terms

Free chlorine Health Inspector

The active disinfectant in pool water. More environmental health specialist terms

Free edge Nail Technician

The tip of the nail. More nail technician terms

Freeboard Marine Engineer

Height above water. More marine engineer terms

Freelance Editor

Self-employed project work. More editor terms

Freelance Writer

Self-employed project work. More writer terms

Freeze frame Auto Technician

Data captured at the moment a fault occurred. More automotive service technician terms

Freight broker Logistics Coordinator

A company that matches shippers with carriers. More logistics coordinator terms

Freight class Shipping Clerk

A classification that affects LTL rates. More shipping and receiving clerk terms

Freight cost Logistics Manager

Shipping cost. More logistics manager terms

Freight forwarder Cargo Agent

Arranges shipping. More cargo agent terms

Freight terms Order Clerk

Who pays shipping. More order clerk terms

French polish Furniture Finisher

Traditional shellac finish. More furniture finisher terms

French service Banquet Server

Served from platters at the table. More banquet server terms

Frequency Actuary

How often claims occur. More actuary terms

Frequency Statistical Assistant

Count of values. More statistical assistant terms

Frequency Power Dispatcher

Grid cycles per second. More power dispatcher terms

Frequency Advertising Sales Agent

How often people see an ad. More advertising sales agent terms

Fret Musical Instrument Repairer

Metal strip on guitar neck. More musical instrument repairer terms

Friable asbestos Hazmat Technician

Asbestos material that can be crumbled by hand pressure and release fibers. More hazardous materials technician terms

Friction test Airfield Operations Specialist

Runway grip test. More airfield operations specialist terms

Frisking Nuclear Technician

Checking for contamination. More nuclear technician terms

Front Meteorologist

Boundary between air masses. More meteorologist terms

Front desk PT Aide

Reception tasks. More physical therapist aide terms

Front desk Office Clerk

Reception area. More office clerk terms

Front desk Receptionist

The reception area. More receptionist terms

Front desk Bellhop

Check-in counter. More bellhop terms

Front desk Salon Manager

Reception and booking. More salon manager terms

Front end Software Developer

The part of an app users see. More software developer terms

Front end Web Developer

The part of a site users see and interact with. More web developer terms

Front end Cashier

The checkout area of a store. More cashier terms

Front focus Camera Repairer

Focus lands in front of the subject. More camera repairer terms

Front money Casino Cage Cashier

Deposit for play. More casino cage cashier terms

Front of house Banquet Server

Customer areas. More banquet server terms

Front of house Busser

Customer areas. More busser terms

Front of house Restaurant Host

Customer areas. More restaurant host terms

Front of house AV Technician

The main audience mix position. More audio and video technician terms

Front of house (FOH) Sound Engineer

The main live mix for the audience. More sound engineer terms

Front-loader Refuse Collector

A truck that lifts dumpsters over the cab. More refuse collector terms

Frost buildup Freezing Equipment Operator

Ice on coils. More freezing equipment operator terms

Frost line Fence Installer

Depth soil freezes. More fence installer terms

Frozen section Pathologist

Rapid tissue diagnosis during surgery. More pathologist terms

Fry oil Food Cooking Machine Operator

Cooking oil. More food cooking machine operator terms

Fryer basket Fast Food Cook

Holds food in oil. More fast food cook terms

FSA Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Flexible spending account. More compensation and benefits specialist terms

FSIS Agricultural Inspector

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. More agricultural inspector terms

FSMA Food Science Technician

Food Safety Modernization Act. More food science technician terms

FTC Funeral Rule Funeral Director

Federal rules for pricing transparency. More funeral director terms

FTE Health Services Manager

Full-time equivalent staff. More medical and health services manager terms

FTL Logistics Manager

Full truckload. More logistics manager terms

FTL Shipping Clerk

Full truckload shipping. More shipping and receiving clerk terms

Fuel Fire Prevention Specialist

Vegetation and materials that can burn. More forest fire prevention specialist terms

Fuel break Forestry Worker

A strip cleared to slow fire. More forest and conservation worker terms

Fuel dock Gas Station Attendant

Marina fueling area. More gas station attendant terms

Fuel load Forester

Burnable material. More forester terms

Fuel policy Rental Agent

Rules for returning with fuel. More rental agent terms

Fuel stabilizer Small Engine Mechanic

An additive that keeps fuel fresh in storage. More small engine mechanic terms

Fuel sump Aircraft Service Attendant

Checks for water. More aircraft service attendant terms

Fuel ticket Aircraft Service Attendant

Fuel record. More aircraft service attendant terms

Fuel water separator Marine Mechanic

Removes water from fuel. More marine mechanic terms

Full practice authority NP

Practicing without physician oversight. More nurse practitioner terms

Full-mouth rehabilitation Prosthodontist

Restoring all teeth. More prosthodontist terms

Full-scale exercise Emergency Manager

A realistic practice involving responders. More emergency management director terms

Full-serve Gas Station Attendant

Attendant pumps fuel. More gas station attendant terms

Fume hood Chemical Technician

Ventilated workspace. More chemical technician terms

Functional goal OT

A goal tied to daily life. More occupational therapist terms

Functional goal OTA

Daily-life goal. More occupational therapy assistant terms

Functional limitation Rehabilitation Counselor

A restriction on activities. More rehabilitation counselor terms

Functional mobility PT Assistant

Everyday movements such as getting out of bed, walking and climbing stairs. More physical therapist assistant terms

Functional outcome PT

Ability to do daily tasks. More physical therapist terms

Functional skills Recreational Therapist

Skills for daily life. More recreational therapist terms

Fund balance Budget Analyst

Reserve money. More budget analyst terms

Fungicide Pesticide Applicator

A disease control product. More pesticide applicator terms

Funnel Digital Marketing Specialist

The stages customers move through from awareness to purchase. More digital marketing specialist terms

Funnel Marketing Manager

Stages from awareness to purchase. More marketing manager terms

Fuse Car Electronics Installer

Circuit protection. More car electronics installer terms

Fuser Computer Repair Technician

The printer part that bonds toner to paper. More computer repair technician terms

Fusing Garment Presser

Bonding interfacing. More garment presser terms

Fusion Medical Dosimetrist

Combining images. More medical dosimetrist terms

Fusion splice Telecom Lineworker

Joining fibers with heat. More telecommunications lineworker terms

Fusion splicer Telecom Technician

A tool that melts fibers together. More telecommunications technician terms

Future state Management Analyst

How they should work. More management analyst terms

Futures Sportsbook Writer

Long-term bets. More sportsbook writer terms

Futures Farm Manager

Contracts to buy or sell later. More farm manager terms

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