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Service agreement Private Chef

A contract with a client. More private chef terms

Service bulletin Aircraft Mechanic

A manufacturer’s recommendation for inspection or modification. More aircraft mechanic terms

Service call Vending Machine Technician

Repair visit. More vending machine technician terms

Service call fee Appliance Repair Technician

Diagnosis charge. More appliance repair technician terms

Service charge Banquet Server

Fee often shared with staff. More banquet server terms

Service contract Facilities Manager

Ongoing vendor agreement. More facilities manager terms

Service fee Travel Agent

A fee charged to clients. More travel agent terms

Service level agreement Administrative Services Manager

Promised service standards. More administrative services manager terms

Service level agreement (SLA) Office Manager

A vendor’s committed service standards. More office manager terms

Service manual Biomed Technician

Manufacturer instructions for maintenance and repair. More biomedical equipment technician terms

Service standard Postmaster

Delivery time goal. More postmaster terms

Servo Industrial Electronics Repairer

Precision motor. More industrial electronics repairer terms

Servo motor Mechatronics Technician

A precisely controlled motor. More mechatronics technician terms

Session notes Tutor

Records of what was covered. More tutor terms

Set Personal Trainer

A group of reps. More personal trainer terms

Set crew Manufactured Home Installer

Installation team. More manufactured home installer terms

Set dressing Set Designer

Decorative items. More set designer terms

Setback Fence Installer

Required distance from property lines. More fence installer terms

Setback Building Inspector

The required distance between a structure and property lines. More construction and building inspector terms

Setback Urban Planner

Required distance from property lines. More urban planner terms

Setpoint Food Roasting Machine Operator

Target temperature. More food roasting machine operator terms

Setpoint Stationary Engineer

A target value. More stationary engineer terms

Setting block Glazier

Supports glass. More glazier terms

Setting features Embalmer

Positioning facial features. More embalmer terms

Settlement Route Sales Driver

End-of-day reconciliation. More route sales driver terms

Settlement Brokerage Clerk

Completing a trade. More brokerage clerk terms

Settlement Debt Collector

Agreeing to less than owed. More debt collector terms

Settlement Lawyer

Agreement ending a dispute. More lawyer terms

Settlement Mediator

An agreement resolving a dispute. More mediator terms

Setup Musical Instrument Repairer

Adjusting playability. More musical instrument repairer terms

Setup sheet CNC Programmer

Instructions that tell the machinist how to set up a job. More CNC programmer terms

Severity Actuary

Size of claims. More actuary terms

Severity QA Tester

How serious a bug is. More software QA tester terms

SFM CNC Machinist

Surface feet per minute: the cutting speed at the tool’s edge. More CNC machinist terms

Shackle Rigger

Connecting hardware. More rigger terms

Shade Dental Lab Tech

Tooth color. More dental lab technician terms

Shade Textile Dyeing Machine Operator

Color variation. More textile dyeing machine operator terms

Shade matching Prosthodontist

Matching tooth color. More prosthodontist terms

Shading Textile Cutting Machine Operator

Color differences between rolls. More textile cutting machine operator terms

Shadowing Maintenance Helper

Learning by watching. More maintenance helper terms

Shaft alignment Maintenance Technician

Aligning connected shafts to reduce vibration and wear. More industrial maintenance technician terms

Shake vs. stir Bartender

Methods of mixing cocktails. More bartender terms

Shakedown Correctional Officer

A thorough search of a cell or area. More correctional officer terms

Shakeout Metal Pourer

Removing castings from sand. More metal pourer terms

Shale shaker Derrick Operator

Screens that remove cuttings. More derrick operator terms

Shank Jeweler

Ring band. More jeweler terms

Shaping Animal Trainer

Rewarding small steps toward a behavior. More animal trainer terms

Share of voice Public Relations Manager

Coverage compared to competitors. More public relations manager terms

Share of voice PR Specialist

Coverage compared with competitors. More public relations specialist terms

Shared decision-making Family Doctor

Patient and doctor decide together. More family medicine physician terms

Shared drive Administrative Assistant

A central location for team files. More administrative assistant terms

Shared governance College Administrator

Faculty and administration decision-making. More college administrator terms

Shareholder Chief Executive

Owner of company stock. More chief executive terms

Shear Mixing Machine Operator

Mixing force. More mixing machine operator terms

Shear studs Ironworker

Studs welded to beams to bond with concrete slabs. More ironworker terms

Sheathing Carpenter

Plywood or OSB panels attached to framing for strength. More carpenter terms

Sheathing Carpenter Helper

Wall or roof panels. More carpenter helper terms

Sheen Furniture Finisher

Gloss level. More furniture finisher terms

Sheen Painter

How shiny paint is, from flat to gloss. More painter terms

Sheet metal Mechanical Drafter

Formed metal parts. More mechanical drafter terms

Sheet pile Pile Driver Operator

Interlocking steel wall. More pile driver operator terms

Sheet vinyl Floor Layer

Roll flooring. More floor layer terms

Sheetfed press Printing Press Operator

Prints on sheets. More printing press operator terms

Shelf life Food Science Technician

How long food stays good. More food science technician terms

Shelf life Food Scientist

How long food stays good. More food scientist terms

Shelf placement Wholesale Sales Rep

Where products sit in a store. More wholesale sales representative terms

Shelf reading Library Assistant

Checking order on shelves. More library assistant terms

Shelf reading Library Technician

Checking items are in order. More library technician terms

Shelf tag Pharmacy Aide

Price label. More pharmacy aide terms

Shelter in place Security Guard

Staying inside during certain emergencies. More security guard terms

Shelter-in-place Emergency Manager

Staying indoors for protection. More emergency management director terms

Shielding Nuclear Engineer

Blocks radiation. More nuclear engineer terms

Shielding Nuclear Technician

Material that blocks radiation. More nuclear technician terms

Shift close Parking Attendant

End-of-shift count. More parking attendant terms

Shift handoff Production Helper

Passing info to the next shift. More production helper terms

Shift handoff Security Supervisor

Passing information between shifts. More security supervisor terms

Shift lead Food Service Supervisor

The person in charge during a shift. More food service supervisor terms

Shift log Residential Advisor

A record of shift events. More residential advisor terms

Shift report Casino Manager

Results summary. More casino manager terms

Shift report Food Service Supervisor

A summary of a shift. More food service supervisor terms

Shim Aircraft Assembler

Fills gaps. More aircraft assembler terms

Shim Millwright

A thin spacer used to level or align equipment. More millwright terms

Shine Garment Presser

Damage from too much heat. More garment presser terms

Shipper Cargo Agent

Sender. More cargo agent terms

Shipping label Hand Packer

Address label. More hand packer terms

Shipping papers Transportation Inspector

Documents describing hazardous materials. More transportation inspector terms

Shirt unit Garment Presser

Shirt pressing machine. More garment presser terms

Shock (hypoperfusion) EMT

Inadequate blood flow to organs; signs include rapid pulse, pale clammy skin and confusion. More emergency medical technician terms

Shoe Casino Dealer

A box holding multiple decks. More casino dealer terms

Shop drawing Cabinetmaker

Detailed build drawing. More cabinetmaker terms

Shop drawing Furniture Finisher

Detailed build drawing. More furniture finisher terms

Shop drawing Upholsterer

Detailed build drawing. More upholsterer terms

Shop drawing Metal Fabricator

Fabrication blueprint. More metal fabricator terms

Shop drawings Sheet Metal Worker

Detailed drawings used to fabricate ductwork. More sheet metal worker terms

Shop safety CTE Teacher

Rules for safe tool and equipment use. More career and technical education teacher terms

Shore excursion Travel Agent

An activity during a cruise port stop. More travel agent terms

Shore power RV Technician

Campground electricity. More RV technician terms

Shoring Construction Laborer

Supports that prevent soil movement in excavations. More construction laborer terms

Short Hand Packer

Missing item. More hand packer terms

Short circuit Electrical Engineer

An unintended low-resistance path. More electrical engineer terms

Short service employee Extraction Helper

New worker designation. More extraction helper terms

Short shot Molding Machine Operator

Incomplete part. More molding machine operator terms

Shortage Production Planner

Missing material. More production planner terms

Shortage Weigher and Checker

Less than expected. More weigher and checker terms

Shortage Bank Teller

Less cash than expected. More bank teller terms

Shot Barista

A single serving of espresso. More barista terms

Shot list Camera Operator

A plan of shots. More camera operator terms

Shot list Producer and Director

List of shots. More producer and director terms

Shot size Molding Machine Operator

Material per cycle. More molding machine operator terms

Should-cost Purchasing Manager

Estimate of fair price. More purchasing manager terms

Shoulder dystocia CNM

A baby’s shoulder stuck during birth. More nurse midwife terms

Shove Rail Yard Engineer

Pushing cars. More rail yard engineer terms

Shove Railroad Conductor

Pushing cars instead of pulling them. More railroad conductor terms

Shower pan Tile Setter

Sloped base. More tile setter terms

SHPO Archaeologist

State historic preservation office. More archaeologist terms

Shrink Retail Sales Associate

Inventory lost to theft, damage or error. More retail sales associate terms

Shrink Retail Store Manager

Inventory lost to theft, damage or error. More retail store manager terms

Shrink Butcher

Lost product from trim or spoilage. More butcher terms

Shrink allowance Metal Patternmaker

Extra size for shrinkage. More metal patternmaker terms

Shrink rule Metal Patternmaker

Ruler with shrinkage built in. More metal patternmaker terms

Shrink rule Wood Patternmaker

Ruler with shrinkage. More wood patternmaker terms

Shrink wrap Bindery Worker

Plastic packaging. More bindery worker terms

Shrink wrap Packaging Machine Operator

Plastic wrap. More packaging machine operator terms

Shrinkage Foundry Moldmaker

Metal contraction when cooling. More foundry moldmaker terms

Shrinkage Metal Patternmaker

Metal contraction when cooling. More metal patternmaker terms

Shrinkage Metal Pourer

Metal contraction when cooling. More metal pourer terms

Shunt Railroad Signal Technician

Train wheels shorting rails. More railroad signal technician terms

Shut height Press Operator

Die height setting. More press operator terms

Shut-in Rotary Drill Operator

Closing the BOP to control a kick. More rotary drill operator terms

Shutdown Maintenance Supervisor

Planned stop for maintenance. More maintenance supervisor terms

Shutdown Millwright

A planned stop for major maintenance. More millwright terms

Shutdown Refractory Repairer

Planned outage. More refractory repairer terms

Shutoff valve Building Maintenance Tech

A valve that stops water to a fixture. More building maintenance technician terms

Shutter Camera Repairer

Controls exposure time. More camera repairer terms

Shutter count Camera Repairer

Number of shots taken. More camera repairer terms

Shutter speed Photographer

How long the sensor is exposed. More photographer terms

Shuttle car Mining Machine Operator

Moves coal from the miner. More mining machine operator terms

Shuttle car Underground Loader Operator

Hauls coal to conveyor. More underground mining loader operator terms

Side effect Psychiatrist

Unwanted drug effect. More psychiatrist terms

Side work Busser

Extra tasks. More busser terms

Side work Restaurant Manager

Cleaning and stocking duties. More restaurant manager terms

Side work Server

Cleaning and stocking duties. More server terms

Side-loader Refuse Collector

A truck with an automated arm that grabs carts from the side. More refuse collector terms

Sidebar Bailiff

A private discussion at the bench. More bailiff terms

Sidewall Tire Builder

Tire side. More tire builder terms

Sidewall Tire Technician

Side of a tire. More tire technician terms

Siding Railroad Conductor

A track where trains meet or pass. More railroad conductor terms

SIEM Cybersecurity Analyst

Security information and event management: collects and analyzes logs. More cybersecurity analyst terms

Sig Pharmacy Technician

The directions on a prescription, from the Latin signa, meaning “label.” More pharmacy technician terms

Sight glass Machinery Maintenance Worker

Window showing oil level. More machinery maintenance worker terms

Sight translation Interpreter

Reading a document aloud in another language. More interpreter terms

Sight words Kindergarten Teacher

Common words recognized instantly. More kindergarten teacher terms

Sight-reading Music Director

Playing at first sight. More music director terms

Sightline Visual Merchandiser

What shoppers see from a spot. More visual merchandiser terms

Sightlines Set Designer

Audience views. More set designer terms

Sign-out ER Doctor

Handoff between shifts. More emergency medicine physician terms

Signage Visual Merchandiser

Signs and graphics. More visual merchandiser terms

Signal Sports Official

A gesture showing a call. More sports official terms

Signal aspect Locomotive Engineer

What a signal displays to the engineer. More locomotive engineer terms

Signal aspect Subway Operator

What a signal shows. More subway operator terms

Signal flow AV Technician

The path signals travel. More audio and video technician terms

Signal flow Sound Engineer

The path sound travels through equipment. More sound engineer terms

Signal house Railroad Signal Technician

Equipment bungalow. More railroad signal technician terms

Signal integrity Electronics Technician

The quality of electrical signals. More electronics technician terms

Signal integrity Electronics Engineer

Clean signals. More electronics engineer terms

Signal person Conveyor Operator

Gives directions to operators. More conveyor operator terms

Signal person Crane Operator

The person who directs the operator. More crane operator terms

Signal person Hoist Operator

Gives directions to operators. More hoist operator terms

Signal person Tank Loader

Gives directions to operators. More tank loader terms

Signal timing Traffic Technician

Light cycle plan. More traffic technician terms

Signal word Pesticide Applicator

Caution, Warning or Danger on labels. More pesticide applicator terms

Signalperson Rigger

Directs crane operator. More rigger terms

Signature Bindery Worker

Folded sheet of pages. More bindery worker terms

Signature card New Accounts Clerk

Authorized signers. More new accounts clerk terms

Signature required Delivery Driver

A delivery that needs a recipient’s signature. More delivery driver terms

Silhouette Fashion Designer

A garment’s overall shape. More fashion designer terms

Silica Hand Grinder

Hazardous dust. More hand grinder terms

Silica Quarry Rock Splitter

Hazardous dust. More quarry rock splitter terms

Silica dust Construction Laborer

Hazardous dust from cutting concrete and stone, controlled under OSHA’s silica standard. More construction laborer terms

Silviculture Conservation Technician

The practice of managing forest growth. More conservation technician terms

Silviculture Forestry Professor

Managing forest growth. More forestry and conservation professor terms

Silviculture Forestry Worker

Managing forest growth. More forest and conservation worker terms

Silviculture Forester

Growing and tending forests. More forester terms

Simulation Radiation Therapist

Planning scan for treatment. More radiation therapist terms

Simulation Industrial Engineer

Modeling a system. More industrial engineer terms

Simulation Operations Research Analyst

Modeling a system over time. More operations research analyst terms

Simulation Mathematician

Modeling over time. More mathematician terms

Simulation Physicist

Computer model. More physicist terms

Simulation Nursing Instructor

Practice with mannequins. More nursing instructor terms

Simulation Physics Professor

Computer model. More physics professor terms

Simulation lab Health Sciences Professor

Practice with mannequins. More health sciences professor terms

Simulator Nuclear Reactor Operator

A control room replica for training. More nuclear reactor operator terms

Simulator check Airline Pilot

Recurrent test. More airline pilot terms

Simultaneous interpreting Interpreter

Interpreting while the speaker talks. More interpreter terms

Single car test Rail Car Repairer

Brake test on one car. More rail car repairer terms

Single source Purchasing Manager

Only one supplier used. More purchasing manager terms

Single sourcing Technical Writer

Reusing content across outputs. More technical writer terms

Single-use items Nail Technician

Files and buffers used once. More nail technician terms

Sink mark Molding Machine Operator

Surface dent. More molding machine operator terms

Sinker EDM Tool and Die Maker

EDM using a shaped electrode to burn cavities. More tool and die maker terms

Sintering Dental Lab Tech

Heating zirconia to harden. More dental lab technician terms

Sintering Forming Machine Operator

Heating powder parts. More forming machine operator terms

SIOP I-O Psychologist

Society for I-O Psychology. More industrial-organizational psychologist terms

Site analysis Landscape Architect

Studying a site’s conditions. More landscape architect terms

Site council School Principal

School advisory group. More school principal terms

Site plan Urban Planner

A drawing of proposed development. More urban planner terms

Site prep Manufactured Home Installer

Preparing the ground. More manufactured home installer terms

Site visit Event Planner

Touring a venue. More event planner terms

Six pan Line Cook

A common size of food storage pan. More line cook terms

Six Sigma General and Operations Manager

Reducing defects. More general and operations manager terms

Size-up Firefighter

Evaluating an incident on arrival. More firefighter terms

Sizing Fiber Extruding Machine Operator

Coating on glass fiber. More fiber extruding machine operator terms

Skid trail Logging Equipment Operator

A path for moving logs. More logging equipment operator terms

Skidder Logging Equipment Operator

A machine that drags logs. More logging equipment operator terms

Skill progression Self-Enrichment Teacher

Steps from beginner to advanced. More self-enrichment teacher terms

Skilled nursing facility Medical Social Worker

A facility providing rehab and nursing. More healthcare social worker terms

Skills assessment Postsecondary CTE Instructor

Hands-on test. More postsecondary CTE instructor terms

Skills lab Nursing Instructor

Practice room. More nursing instructor terms

SkillsUSA CTE Teacher

A student organization for trades and technical careers. More career and technical education teacher terms

Skim coat Drywall Installer

A thin layer of compound over a whole surface. More drywall installer terms

Skim coat Drywall Taper

Thin full-wall coat. More drywall taper terms

Skin analysis Esthetician

Assessing skin type and conditions. More esthetician terms

Skin reaction Radiation Therapist

Side effect on treated skin. More radiation therapist terms

Skip trace Private Investigator

Locating someone who is hard to find. More private investigator terms

Skip tracing Debt Collector

Locating debtors. More debt collector terms

Skipped stitch Sewing Machine Operator

Missed stitch. More sewing machine operator terms

Skirting Manufactured Home Installer

Cover around the base. More manufactured home installer terms

Skiving Shoe Machine Operator

Thinning leather edges. More shoe machine operator terms

SKU Hand Packer

Product ID. More hand packer terms

SKU Shipping Clerk

Stock keeping unit. More shipping and receiving clerk terms

SKU Warehouse Associate

Stock-keeping unit: a unique product identifier. More warehouse associate terms

SKU Order Clerk

Stock keeping unit. More order clerk terms

SKU Retail Sales Associate

Stock keeping unit. More retail sales associate terms

SKU Stock Associate

Stock keeping unit. More stock associate terms

SLA Customer Service Rep

Service level agreement: target response or resolution times. More customer service representative terms

SLA IT Manager

Service level agreement. More IT manager terms

SLA IT Support Specialist

Service level agreement: target response or resolution times. More IT support specialist terms

Slack Locomotive Engineer

Movement between cars caused by couplers. More locomotive engineer terms

Slack adjuster Diesel Mechanic

A lever connecting the brake chamber pushrod to the brake camshaft. More diesel mechanic terms

Slag Welder

A crust left on stick and flux-core welds that must be removed. More welder terms

Slag Metal Furnace Operator

Impurities on top. More metal furnace operator terms

Slag Metal Pourer

Impurities. More metal pourer terms

Slate Camera Operator

Marks takes for editing. More camera operator terms

SLC Fire Alarm Technician

Signaling line circuit for addressable devices. More fire alarm technician terms

Slice thickness Slicing Machine Operator

Food slice size. More slicing machine operator terms

Slide-out RV Technician

Room that extends. More RV technician terms

Sliding scale insulin LPN

Insulin doses adjusted according to a patient’s current blood glucose. More licensed practical nurse terms

Sling Rigger

Lifting strap or chain. More rigger terms

Sling angle Rigger

Angle that changes load. More rigger terms

Slip stitch Hand Sewer

Invisible stitch. More hand sewer terms

Slit lamp Ophthalmic Tech

Eye microscope. More ophthalmic technician terms

Slit lamp Optometrist

Microscope for eye exams. More optometrist terms

Slitter Slicing Machine Operator

Cuts rolls into narrow rolls. More slicing machine operator terms

Sliver Textile Winding Machine Operator

Loose rope of fiber. More textile winding machine operator terms

Slope (grade) Plumber

The downward pitch of a drain pipe, commonly 1/4 inch per foot for smaller pipes. More plumber terms

Sloper Apparel Patternmaker

Fitted base pattern. More apparel patternmaker terms

Slot attendant Casino Cashier

Floor helper for slots. More casino cashier terms

Slotting Logistics Manager

Where items are stored. More logistics manager terms

Slotting Warehouse Associate

Assigning products to storage locations to improve efficiency. More warehouse associate terms

Slub Textile Winding Machine Operator

Thick spot in yarn. More textile winding machine operator terms

Sludge Septic Tank Technician

Solids that settle at the bottom of the tank. More septic tank technician terms

Slump Concrete Finisher

A test of how fluid fresh concrete is. More concrete finisher terms

Slump Construction Laborer

A measure of concrete’s consistency and workability. More construction laborer terms

Slump Mason Helper

Mortar stiffness. More mason helper terms

Slump Molder and Caster

Concrete workability. More molder and caster terms

Slump test Civil Engineering Tech

Measures concrete workability. More civil engineering technician terms

Small cell Cell Tower Technician

A low-power cell site on poles or buildings. More cell tower technician terms

Small craft advisory Motorboat Operator

Weather warning. More motorboat operator terms

Small group counseling School Counselor

Counseling a few students together. More school counselor terms

Small group instruction Teacher Assistant

Teaching a few students together. More teacher assistant terms

Smart meter Meter Reader

Meter that reports remotely. More meter reader terms

SMART objective Health Educator

Specific, measurable goal. More health educator terms

SMAW (stick) Welder

Shielded metal arc welding: uses a flux-coated electrode; good for outdoor and repair work. More welder terms

SME Training and Development Manager

Subject matter expert. More training and development manager terms

SME Technical Writer

Subject matter expert. More technical writer terms

SME Corporate Trainer

Subject matter expert. More corporate trainer terms

Smear Nuclear Technician

A wipe sample for contamination. More nuclear technician terms

SMED Production Supervisor

Single-minute exchange of dies: a method to speed changeovers. More production supervisor terms

Smoke test QA Tester

A quick test of basic functions. More software QA tester terms

Smokey Bear Fire Prevention Specialist

The long-running wildfire prevention campaign. More forest fire prevention specialist terms

SMR Nuclear Engineer

Small modular reactor. More nuclear engineer terms

SMT Electronics Assembler

Surface-mount technology. More electronics assembler terms

SMV emblem Farm Equipment Operator

Slow-moving vehicle sign. More agricultural equipment operator terms

SNAP Eligibility Interviewer

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. More eligibility interviewer terms

SNAP Human Services Assistant

Food assistance program. More human services assistant terms

Snellen chart Ophthalmic Tech

Standard eye chart. More ophthalmic technician terms

Snow and ice control Highway Maintenance Worker

Winter road treatment. More highway maintenance worker terms

Snow operations Landscaping Supervisor

Winter snow removal. More landscaping supervisor terms

Snow plan Airfield Operations Specialist

Winter operations plan. More airfield operations specialist terms

Snug tight Ironworker

The tightness reached by a few impacts or full effort with a wrench. More ironworker terms

SOA Actuary

Society of Actuaries. More actuary terms

Soak Furnace and Kiln Operator

Hold at temperature. More furnace and kiln operator terms

Soak time Heat Treating Operator

Time at temperature. More heat treating operator terms

SOAP Vet Tech

A medical record format. More veterinary technician terms

SOAP note PT Assistant

A note format: subjective, objective, assessment, plan. More physical therapist assistant terms

SOAP note Physician Assistant

Subjective, objective, assessment, plan. More physician assistant terms

SOAP notes Massage Therapist

Documentation format. More massage therapist terms

SOC Cybersecurity Analyst

Security operations center: the team that monitors and responds to threats. More cybersecurity analyst terms

Social determinants of health Community Health Worker

Conditions like housing and food that affect health. More community health worker terms

Social justice Social Work Professor

Fairness in society. More social work professor terms

Social marketing Health Educator

Marketing for health behaviors. More health educator terms

Social mobility Sociology Professor

Moving between classes. More sociology professor terms

Social movement Cultural Studies Professor

Organized push for change. More cultural studies professor terms

Social skills Recreational Therapist

Skills for interacting. More recreational therapist terms

Social-emotional learning Middle School Teacher

Skills for managing emotions and relationships. More middle school teacher terms

Social-emotional learning Preschool Teacher

Skills like sharing and managing feelings. More preschool teacher terms

Social-emotional learning School Counselor

Skills for emotions and relationships. More school counselor terms

Socialization Sociologist

Learning social norms. More sociologist terms

Socialization Sociology Professor

Learning social norms. More sociology professor terms

Socialization Animal Caretaker

Exposing animals to people and pets. More animal caretaker terms

Sociological imagination Sociology Professor

Linking personal and social. More sociology professor terms

Socket O&P Technician

Part fitting the limb. More medical appliance technician terms

Socket O&P Clinician

Part of a prosthesis that fits the limb. More orthotist and prosthetist terms

Socratic dialogue Philosophy Professor

Inquiry through questions. More philosophy and religion professor terms

Socratic method Law Professor

Teaching by questioning. More law professor terms

Sod Landscaper

Pre-grown grass. More landscaper terms

Sodium restriction Dietitian

Limiting salt intake. More dietitian terms

Soffit Drywall Installer

A boxed-in area that hides ducts or pipes. More drywall installer terms

Soft foot Millwright

A machine foot that doesn’t sit flat, causing distortion. More millwright terms

Soft inquiry Credit Authorizer

Check that doesn’t affect score. More credit authorizer terms

Soft skills Middle School CTE Teacher

Workplace habits. More middle school CTE teacher terms

Soft wax Esthetician

Wax removed with strips. More esthetician terms

Soft-tissue therapy Chiropractor

Muscle and fascia treatment. More chiropractor terms

Softscape Landscaper

Plants and living features. More landscaper terms

Software update Farm Equipment Mechanic

Updating equipment computers. More farm equipment mechanic terms

Soil core Agricultural Technician

A sample of soil taken with a probe. More agricultural technician terms

Soil health Agriculture Professor

Soil’s ability to support life. More agricultural sciences professor terms

Soil test Farm Manager

Analysis of soil nutrients. More farm manager terms

Soil test Soil and Plant Scientist

Lab test of nutrients. More soil and plant scientist terms

Soil vapor extraction Environmental Engineering Tech

Removing contaminant vapors from soil with vacuum. More environmental engineering technician terms

Solder Jeweler

Joining metal. More jeweler terms

Solder joint Electronics Assembler

Electrical connection. More electronics assembler terms

Solder joint Electronics Technician

An electrical connection made with solder. More electronics technician terms

Sole source Purchasing Agent

Buying from only one supplier. More purchasing agent terms

Solicitation Fundraiser

Asking for a gift. More fundraiser terms

Solution architecture Sales Engineer

A design of how a solution fits. More sales engineer terms

Somatic Genetic Counselor

Acquired DNA changes. More genetic counselor terms

SOP Adhesive Machine Operator

Standard operating procedure. More adhesive machine operator terms

SOP CNC Operator

Standard operating procedure. More CNC operator terms

SOP Coil Winder

Standard operating procedure. More coil winder terms

SOP Crushing Machine Operator

Standard operating procedure. More crushing machine operator terms

SOP Drilling Machine Operator

Standard operating procedure. More drilling machine operator terms

SOP Engine Assembler

Standard operating procedure. More engine assembler terms

SOP Extruding Machine Operator

Standard operating procedure. More extruding machine operator terms

SOP Forging Machine Operator

Standard operating procedure. More forging machine operator terms

SOP Forming Machine Operator

Standard operating procedure. More forming machine operator terms

SOP Freezing Equipment Operator

Standard operating procedure. More freezing equipment operator terms

SOP Furnace and Kiln Operator

Standard operating procedure. More furnace and kiln operator terms

SOP Grinding Machine Operator

Standard operating procedure. More grinding machine operator terms

SOP Hand Cutter

Standard operating procedure. More hand cutter terms

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