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Respite Residential Advisor

Short-term relief care. More residential advisor terms

Respite care Home Health Aide

Short-term care that gives family caregivers a break. More home health aide terms

Response rate Intake Interviewer

Share who answer. More intake interviewer terms

Response rate Survey Researcher

Share who answer. More survey researcher terms

Responsible gaming Casino Manager

Preventing problem gambling. More casino manager terms

Responsive design UX/UI Designer

Designs that adapt to screen sizes. More UX/UI designer terms

Responsive design Web Developer

Layouts that adapt to different screen sizes. More web developer terms

Restoration Dentist

A filling or crown. More dentist terms

Restoration Telecom Lineworker

Repairing service after damage. More telecommunications lineworker terms

Restoration Photo Lab Technician

Repairing old photos. More photo lab technician terms

Restoration Environmental Science Professor

Repairing ecosystems. More environmental science professor terms

Restorative art Embalmer

Rebuilding features. More embalmer terms

Restorative justice Criminal Justice Professor

Repairing harm. More criminal justice professor terms

Restorative practices School Counselor

Repairing harm after conflicts. More school counselor terms

Restorative wax Embalmer

Wax used to rebuild features. More embalmer terms

Restore Database Administrator

Recovering data from a backup. More database administrator terms

Restraint Psychiatric Aide

A last resort to limit movement. More psychiatric aide terms

Restraint Psych Tech

Physically limiting movement, used only as a last resort. More psychiatric technician terms

Restraint Vet Assistant

Holding animals safely. More veterinary assistant terms

Restraint Vet Tech

Holding an animal safely. More veterinary technician terms

Restraint check Amusement Park Attendant

Verifying lap bars and belts. More amusement park attendant terms

Restraints Correctional Officer

Handcuffs and other control devices. More correctional officer terms

Restricted use pesticide Pest Control Technician

A pesticide that only certified applicators may use. More pest control technician terms

Restricted-use pesticide Pesticide Applicator

A product only certified applicators can use. More pesticide applicator terms

Restroom check Janitor

Scheduled restroom cleaning. More janitor terms

Resuscitation ER Doctor

Reviving a patient. More emergency medicine physician terms

Retail Craft Artist

Selling to customers. More craft artist terms

Retail Cosmetologist

Selling products to clients. More cosmetologist terms

Retail cut Butcher

A cut sold to customers. More butcher terms

Retail window Postal Clerk

Customer counter. More postal clerk terms

Retail-to-service ratio Salon Manager

Retail sales compared with service sales. More salon manager terms

Retainage Construction Manager

A portion of payment held until work is complete. More construction manager terms

Retainer Orthodontist

Holds teeth after treatment. More orthodontist terms

Retainer Legal Secretary

Advance payment. More legal secretary terms

Retainer Private Investigator

Advance payment for services. More private investigator terms

Retarding Baker

Slowing fermentation by chilling. More baker terms

Retempering Mason Helper

Adding water to mortar. More mason helper terms

Retention Adult Education Teacher

Keeping learners enrolled. More adult education teacher terms

Retention Self-Enrichment Teacher

Students who return. More self-enrichment teacher terms

Retention rate College Administrator

Students who return. More college administrator terms

Retention schedule Health Information Tech

How long records are kept. More health information technologist terms

Retention schedule File Clerk

How long to keep records. More file clerk terms

Retention schedule Archivist

How long to keep records. More archivist terms

Retinal detachment Ophthalmologist

Retina pulling away. More ophthalmologist terms

Retinoids Esthetician

Vitamin A products that affect waxing safety. More esthetician terms

Retort Food Cooking Machine Operator

Pressure cooker for packaged food. More food cooking machine operator terms

Retouching Photographer

Editing to improve images. More photographer terms

Retraction Surgical Assistant

Holding tissue aside. More surgical assistant terms

Retractor Surgical Tech

An instrument used to hold tissue or organs aside. More surgical technologist terms

Retrieval practice Tutor

Recalling information to strengthen memory. More tutor terms

Return to sender Mail Clerk

Undeliverable mail. More mail clerk terms

Return to service Aircraft Mechanic

Approval, documented in records, that an aircraft is airworthy after maintenance. More aircraft mechanic terms

Return to service Avionics Technician

Approval that an aircraft is airworthy after maintenance. More avionics technician terms

Return-to-play Athletic Trainer

Criteria for returning to sport. More athletic trainer terms

Reunification Social Worker

Returning children to families. More social worker terms

Revenue cycle Health Services Manager

The process from scheduling to payment. More medical and health services manager terms

Revenue cycle Medical Coder

The full process from patient registration to final payment. More medical billing and coding specialist terms

Revenue estimate Budget Analyst

Projected income. More budget analyst terms

Revenue management Hotel Manager

Pricing to maximize revenue. More hotel manager terms

Reverb Sound Engineer

Simulated room sound. More sound engineer terms

Reverse Judicial Law Clerk

Overturn a decision. More judicial law clerk terms

Revision Electrical Drafter

Drawing change. More electrical drafter terms

Revision Mechanical Drafter

Drawing change. More mechanical drafter terms

Revision cloud CAD Drafter

Marks changes. More CAD drafter terms

Revocation Probation Officer

Ending probation or parole due to violations. More probation officer terms

RevPAR Hotel Manager

Revenue per available room. More hotel manager terms

Rewinder Slicing Machine Operator

Winds cut material. More slicing machine operator terms

Rework Electronics Assembler

Fixing defects. More electronics assembler terms

Rework Electronics Technician

Repairing or replacing components on a board. More electronics technician terms

RF Electronics Engineer

Radio frequency. More electronics engineer terms

RF exposure Cell Tower Technician

Radio frequency energy that can be hazardous near antennas. More cell tower technician terms

RF scanner Warehouse Associate

A handheld device that scans barcodes and connects to the WMS. More warehouse associate terms

RFI Construction Foreman

Request for information. More construction foreman terms

RFI Construction Manager

Request for information: a formal question about plans or specifications. More construction manager terms

RFI Civil Engineer

Request for information. More civil engineer terms

RFP Purchasing Agent

Request for proposal. More purchasing agent terms

RFP Purchasing Manager

Request for proposal. More purchasing manager terms

RFP Sales Engineer

Request for proposal. More sales engineer terms

RFP Event Planner

Request for proposal sent to venues. More event planner terms

RFP Community Service Manager

Request for proposals. More social and community service manager terms

RFQ Procurement Clerk

Request for quote. More procurement clerk terms

RFQ Purchasing Agent

Request for quotation. More purchasing agent terms

RFQ Purchasing Manager

Request for quotation. More purchasing manager terms

RFQ Fine Artist

Request for qualifications. More fine artist terms

RGB Graphic Designer

Color mode for screens. More graphic designer terms

Rhetoric Communications Professor

Art of persuasion. More communications professor terms

Rhetorical situation English Professor

Audience, purpose and context. More english professor terms

RHIT Health Information Tech

Registered Health Information Technician. More health information technologist terms

Rib Underground Loader Operator

Tunnel wall. More underground mining loader operator terms

RIC Hearing Aid Specialist

Receiver-in-canal style. More hearing aid specialist terms

RICE Athletic Trainer

Rest, ice, compression, elevation. More athletic trainer terms

Rider Insurance Agent

An add-on to a policy. More insurance agent terms

Rider Talent Agent

Contract extras. More talent agent terms

Rider rules Amusement Park Attendant

Safety rules. More amusement park attendant terms

Ridge cap Roofer

Shingles or metal that cover the peak of the roof. More roofer terms

Rift Quarry Rock Splitter

Easiest splitting direction. More quarry rock splitter terms

Rig Costume Attendant

Hidden fasteners for changes. More costume attendant terms

Rig down Extraction Helper

Taking down equipment. More extraction helper terms

Rig down Roustabout

Taking equipment down. More roustabout terms

Rig up Extraction Helper

Setting up equipment. More extraction helper terms

Rig up Oilfield Service Operator

Setting up equipment. More oilfield service operator terms

Rig up Roustabout

Setting up equipment. More roustabout terms

Rigger Crane Operator

The person who attaches loads. More crane operator terms

Rigging Boilermaker

Lifting setup. More boilermaker terms

Rigging Ironworker

Equipment and methods used to lift loads with a crane. More ironworker terms

Rigging Marine Mechanic

Installing controls and gauges. More marine mechanic terms

Rigging Metal Fabricator

Lifting setup. More metal fabricator terms

Rigging Millwright

Equipment and methods to lift and move loads. More millwright terms

Rigging Animator

Building controls for models. More animator terms

Rigging Arborist

Ropes and hardware to lower limbs. More arborist terms

Rigging inspection Rigger

Checking gear. More rigger terms

Right party contact Debt Collector

Reaching the actual debtor. More debt collector terms

Right-of-way Highway Maintenance Worker

Land along roads. More highway maintenance worker terms

Right-of-way Surface Mining Equipment Operator

Who goes first. More surface mining equipment operator terms

Right-of-way Civil Engineer

Land for infrastructure. More civil engineer terms

Right-of-way Civil Engineering Tech

Land for public infrastructure. More civil engineering technician terms

RII Aircraft Mechanic

Required inspection item: work that must be inspected by a second qualified person. More aircraft mechanic terms

Ring test Grinding Machine Operator

Checks wheel for cracks. More grinding machine operator terms

Rinsate Pesticide Applicator

Rinse water from cleaning equipment. More pesticide applicator terms

Rinse Industrial Cleaning Operator

Removing chemicals. More industrial cleaning operator terms

Rinse tank Plating Operator

Removes chemicals. More plating operator terms

Rip current Lifeguard

A strong current flowing away from shore. More lifeguard terms

Riparian area Conservation Technician

Land along streams and rivers. More conservation technician terms

Riparian zone Forestry Worker

Land along streams. More forest and conservation worker terms

Riparian zone Forester

Area along streams. More forester terms

Riser Metal Pourer

Reservoir feeding shrinkage. More metal pourer terms

Riser Septic Tank Technician

A pipe that brings tank access to the surface. More septic tank technician terms

Riser diagram Electrical Drafter

Vertical power layout. More electrical drafter terms

Risk analysis Biomedical Engineer

Finding hazards. More biomedical engineer terms

Risk appetite Financial Risk Specialist

Risk an organization will accept. More financial risk specialist terms

Risk appetite Insurance Underwriter

Risks a company wants. More insurance underwriter terms

Risk assessment Compliance Officer

Finding compliance risks. More compliance officer terms

Risk assessment IT Manager

Evaluating threats and impacts. More IT manager terms

Risk assessment Probation Officer

A tool estimating likelihood of reoffending. More probation officer terms

Risk assessment Security Supervisor

Evaluating threats and vulnerabilities. More security supervisor terms

Risk factor Epidemiologist

Raises chance of disease. More epidemiologist terms

Risk limit Financial Risk Specialist

Maximum allowed exposure. More financial risk specialist terms

Risk management Recreation Manager

Reducing liability. More recreation manager terms

Risk matrix Safety Engineer

A tool to rank risks by severity and likelihood. More safety engineer terms

Risk rating Credit Analyst

Loan risk grade. More credit analyst terms

Risk register Project Manager

A log of risks with likelihood, impact and responses. More project manager terms

Risk register Engineering Manager

List of risks. More engineering manager terms

Risk tolerance Financial Advisor

Comfort with ups and downs. More financial advisor terms

Risk tolerance Financial Sales Agent

How much risk a client can accept. More financial services sales agent terms

RIT Firefighter

Rapid intervention team: standby crew to rescue firefighters. More firefighter terms

Rivet Aircraft Assembler

Permanent fastener. More aircraft assembler terms

RMA Order Clerk

Return merchandise authorization. More order clerk terms

RMD Financial Advisor

Required minimum distribution. More financial advisor terms

Road supervisor Transit Bus Driver

A supervisor who monitors routes in the field. More transit bus driver terms

Roadmap Engineering Manager

Long-term plan. More engineering manager terms

Roadway worker protection Railroad Track Equipment Operator

FRA safety rules. More railroad track equipment operator terms

ROAS Digital Marketing Specialist

Return on ad spend: revenue divided by ad cost. More digital marketing specialist terms

Roast profile Food Roasting Machine Operator

Time and temperature plan. More food roasting machine operator terms

Robot Multiple Machine Tool Operator

Automated loader. More multiple machine tool operator terms

Robotic welding Welding Machine Operator

Welding by robot. More welding machine operator terms

Rock dust Mining Machine Operator

Limestone dust that prevents explosions. More mining machine operator terms

Rockwell Heat Treating Operator

Hardness scale. More heat treating operator terms

Rockwell hardness Tool and Die Maker

A scale used to measure steel hardness. More tool and die maker terms

Rod Surveying Technician

A pole holding a prism or GPS. More surveying technician terms

Rodenticide Pest Control Technician

A pesticide that kills rodents. More pest control technician terms

Rods Oilfield Service Operator

Connect a pump to a pumpjack. More oilfield service operator terms

ROI Financial Analyst

Return on investment. More financial analyst terms

ROI Financial Manager

Return on investment. More financial manager terms

ROI Marketing Manager

Return on investment. More marketing manager terms

ROI of training Training and Development Manager

Return on training spend. More training and development manager terms

Role-play Social Work Professor

Practice scenario. More social work professor terms

Roll clamp Paper Machine Operator

Forklift attachment. More paper machine operator terms

Roll gap Rolling Machine Operator

Space between rolls. More rolling machine operator terms

Roll-off Refuse Collector

A truck that carries large open containers. More refuse collector terms

Roller Garage Door Technician

Guides the door. More garage door technician terms

Rolling door Garage Door Technician

Commercial coiling door. More garage door technician terms

Rolling stock Rail Car Repairer

Rail cars and locomotives. More rail car repairer terms

Rollover protection Farm Equipment Operator

ROPS on tractors. More agricultural equipment operator terms

Rolls Carpet Installer

Carpet bundles. More carpet installer terms

ROM PT Assistant

Range of motion: how far a joint can move. More physical therapist assistant terms

Roof bolt Roof Bolter

Rod anchoring roof rock. More roof bolter terms

Roof bolting Mining Machine Operator

Securing the mine roof. More mining machine operator terms

Roof control plan Roof Bolter

Required support plan. More roof bolter terms

Roof membrane RV Technician

Rubber or TPO roof. More RV technician terms

Room block Event Planner

Hotel rooms reserved for attendees. More event planner terms

Room orientation Bellhop

Explaining the room. More bellhop terms

Room search Psychiatric Aide

Checking for hazards. More psychiatric aide terms

Room status Hotel Housekeeper

Whether a room is clean, dirty or inspected. More hotel housekeeper terms

Rooming Medical Assistant

Bringing a patient from the waiting area to an exam room and preparing them for the provider. More medical assistant terms

Rooms division Hotel Manager

Front office and housekeeping. More hotel manager terms

Root ball Landscaper

The roots and soil of a plant. More landscaper terms

Root canal Dentist

Treating infected tooth pulp. More dentist terms

Root cause Industrial Production Manager

Underlying reason. More industrial production manager terms

Root cause QC Inspector

The underlying reason a problem occurred. More quality control inspector terms

Root cause General and Operations Manager

Underlying reason for a problem. More general and operations manager terms

Root cause Electronics Technician

The underlying reason for a failure. More electronics technician terms

Root cause Mechanical Engineering Tech

The underlying reason for a failure. More mechanical engineering technician terms

Root cause analysis Maintenance Supervisor

Finding why failures happen. More maintenance supervisor terms

Root cause analysis Production Supervisor

Finding the underlying cause of a problem. More production supervisor terms

Root cause analysis Safety Specialist

Finding the underlying system causes of an incident. More occupational safety specialist terms

Root cause analysis Safety Engineer

Finding the underlying causes of an incident. More safety engineer terms

Root cause analysis Management Analyst

Finding the real cause. More management analyst terms

Root cause analysis Engineering Manager

Finding why failures happen. More engineering manager terms

Root cause analysis (RCA) Maintenance Technician

Finding the underlying reason a failure occurred. More industrial maintenance technician terms

Root intrusion Septic Tank Technician

Roots growing into sewer pipes. More septic tank technician terms

ROP Rotary Drill Operator

Rate of penetration. More rotary drill operator terms

ROPS Heavy Equipment Operator

Rollover protective structure that protects the operator if a machine tips. More heavy equipment operator terms

Rosacea Dermatologist

Facial redness condition. More dermatologist terms

ROSC Paramedic

Return of spontaneous circulation after cardiac arrest. More paramedic terms

Roster Talent Agent

Client list. More talent agent terms

Rotary engraving Engraver

Cutting with a spinning bit. More engraver terms

Rotation Meat Trimmer

Switching tasks. More meat trimmer terms

Rotation Tire Technician

Moving tires to even wear. More tire technician terms

Rotation Route Sales Driver

Moving older stock forward. More route sales driver terms

Rotation Lifeguard

Switching guard positions. More lifeguard terms

Rotation Geological Technician

Weeks on, weeks off. More geological technician terms

Rotation Roustabout

A schedule of days on and off. More roustabout terms

Rotation Stock Associate

Moving older products forward. More stock associate terms

Rotation Amusement Park Attendant

Moving between positions. More amusement park attendant terms

Rotation Restaurant Host

Seating servers in turn. More restaurant host terms

Rotations Physician Assistant

Clinical training in specialties. More physician assistant terms

Rotator cuff Orthopedic Surgeon

Shoulder tendons. More orthopedic surgeon terms

Roth Financial Advisor

After-tax retirement account. More financial advisor terms

Rotor Wind Turbine Technician

The hub and blades that capture wind energy. More wind turbine technician terms

Rotor Auto Technician

The disc that brake pads clamp to stop the wheel. More automotive service technician terms

Rotor Electric Motor Repairer

Rotating part. More electric motor repairer terms

Rough cut Video Editor

An early version of an edit. More video editor terms

Rough draft Court Reporter

An unedited transcript. More court reporter terms

Rough opening Carpenter

The framed opening sized for a door or window. More carpenter terms

Rough-in Plumber

Installing pipes inside walls and floors before finishes go on. More plumber terms

Rough-in Plumber Helper

Pipes before walls close. More plumber helper terms

Roughing CNC Programmer

Removing most of the material quickly. More CNC programmer terms

Rounds Internist

Daily patient reviews. More internist terms

Rounds Chemical Equipment Operator

Scheduled equipment checks. More chemical equipment operator terms

Rounds Control Valve Technician

Scheduled equipment checks. More control valve technician terms

Rounds Gas Compressor Operator

Scheduled equipment checks. More gas compressor operator terms

Rounds Power Plant Operator

Scheduled equipment inspections. More power plant operator terms

Rounds Pump Operator

Scheduled equipment checks. More pump operator terms

Rounds Separating Machine Operator

Scheduled equipment checks. More separating machine operator terms

Route Vending Machine Technician

Planned stops. More vending machine technician terms

Route Refuse Collector

The assigned sequence of stops. More refuse collector terms

Route Ambulance Driver

Planned path. More ambulance driver terms

Route Delivery Driver

The planned sequence of delivery stops. More delivery driver terms

Route Mail Carrier

The assigned delivery area. More postal mail carrier terms

Route Postmaster

Carrier’s delivery path. More postmaster terms

Route Route Sales Driver

Planned path. More route sales driver terms

Route Shuttle Driver

Planned path. More shuttle driver terms

Route Taxi Driver

Planned path. More taxi driver terms

Route Transportation Supervisor

Planned path. More transportation supervisor terms

Route Meter Reader

Assigned meters. More meter reader terms

Route Wholesale Sales Rep

The planned order of visits. More wholesale sales representative terms

Route Landscaping Supervisor

A crew’s daily schedule of properties. More landscaping supervisor terms

Route book Route Sales Driver

Customer list for a route. More route sales driver terms

Route optimization Courier

Planning efficient stops. More courier terms

Route sheet School Bus Driver

The list of stops and times. More school bus driver terms

Route sheet School Bus Monitor

Stop list. More school bus monitor terms

Router Network Administrator

Directs traffic between networks. More network administrator terms

Router Network Technician

Connects different networks. More network technician terms

Router bit Woodworking Machine Operator

Cutting tool. More woodworking machine operator terms

Routing Industrial Engineering Technician

Steps a part follows. More industrial engineering technician terms

Routing Production Planner

Steps to make a part. More production planner terms

ROV Commercial Diver

Remotely operated vehicle. More commercial diver terms

Rover Surveying Technician

A mobile GPS receiver. More surveying technician terms

Roving Textile Winding Machine Operator

Thin twisted strand. More textile winding machine operator terms

Row Usher

Line of seats. More usher terms

Row crops Farmworker

Crops planted in rows. More farmworker terms

Royalties Music Director

Payments for use. More music director terms

Royalty Writer

Share of sales. More writer terms

RPE Personal Trainer

Rating of perceived exertion. More personal trainer terms

RPM Drilling Machine Operator

Revolutions per minute. More drilling machine operator terms

RPO Database Administrator

Recovery point objective: how much data loss is acceptable. More database administrator terms

RRU Cell Tower Technician

Remote radio unit. More cell tower technician terms

RSA Airfield Operations Specialist

Runway safety area. More airfield operations specialist terms

RTI School Psychologist

Response to intervention. More school psychologist terms

RTI/MTSS Kindergarten Teacher

Systems for extra support. More kindergarten teacher terms

RTO Database Administrator

Recovery time objective: how fast systems must be restored. More database administrator terms

Rubber flooring Floor Layer

Gym and commercial floors. More floor layer terms

Rubber goods Lineworker

Insulating gloves, sleeves and blankets rated by voltage class. More electrical lineworker terms

Rubble Stonemason

Rough stone. More stonemason terms

Rubric Elementary Teacher

A scoring guide. More elementary school teacher terms

Rubric Graduate Teaching Assistant

Scoring guide. More graduate teaching assistant terms

Rubric High School Teacher

A scoring guide. More high school teacher terms

Rubric Middle School CTE Teacher

Scoring guide. More middle school CTE teacher terms

Rubric Middle School Teacher

A scoring guide. More middle school teacher terms

Rule change Sports Official

Updates to rules. More sports official terms

Rule interpretation Sports Official

Applying rules to situations. More sports official terms

Rule of thirds Photographer

Placing subjects on grid lines. More photographer terms

Rule of three Visual Merchandiser

Grouping items in threes for balance. More visual merchandiser terms

Rumen Animal Scientist

Cattle stomach compartment. More animal scientist terms

Run Subway Operator

Assigned trips. More subway operator terms

Run Transit Bus Driver

A driver’s assigned work for a shift. More transit bus driver terms

Run food Server

Delivering food to tables. More server terms

Run of show AV Technician

The event schedule. More audio and video technician terms

Run report Ambulance Driver

Trip record. More ambulance driver terms

Run ticket Pump Operator

Record of oil sold. More pump operator terms

Run ticket Wellhead Pumper

A record of oil sold. More wellhead pumper terms

Run to failure Maintenance Supervisor

Fixing only when broken. More maintenance supervisor terms

Run-flat Tire Technician

Tire usable after puncture. More tire technician terms

Run-in test Engine Assembler

First engine run. More engine assembler terms

Run-of-show Event Planner

A minute-by-minute event schedule. More event planner terms

Runaway reaction Chemical Plant Operator

An uncontrolled reaction. More chemical plant operator terms

Rundown Broadcast Announcer

Show order. More broadcast announcer terms

Rundown Broadcast Technician

Show order. More broadcast technician terms

Runner Parking Attendant

Retrieves cars. More parking attendant terms

Running crew Costume Attendant

Backstage team. More costume attendant terms

Running food Busser

Delivering plates. More busser terms

Runout Lathe Operator

Wobble. More lathe operator terms

Runout Millwright

Wobble in a rotating shaft or part. More millwright terms

Runout Tool Grinder

Wobble. More tool grinder terms

Runs Industrial Painter

Drips. More industrial painter terms

Runway Model

Fashion show catwalk. More model terms

Runway incursion Air Traffic Controller

An unauthorized presence on a runway. More air traffic controller terms

Runway incursion Airfield Operations Specialist

Unauthorized runway entry. More airfield operations specialist terms

Rural carrier Postmaster

Rural route carrier. More postmaster terms

Rush Fast Food Cook

Busy period. More fast food cook terms

Rush delivery Courier

Urgent delivery. More courier terms

Rutting Logging Equipment Operator

Ruts from heavy equipment. More logging equipment operator terms

RWP Nuclear Technician

Radiation work permit. More nuclear technician terms

RYT Self-Enrichment Teacher

Registered yoga teacher. More self-enrichment teacher terms

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