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Streamside management zone Logging Equipment Operator

A protected area near water. More logging equipment operator terms

Strengths-based Social Worker

Building on client strengths. More social worker terms

Stress Mechanical Engineer

Force per area. More mechanical engineer terms

Stress signals Animal Caretaker

Signs an animal is uncomfortable. More animal caretaker terms

Stress test Cardiologist

Heart test during exercise. More cardiologist terms

Stress test Cardiovascular Tech

Heart test with exercise. More cardiovascular technologist terms

Stress test Financial Risk Specialist

Testing losses in bad scenarios. More financial risk specialist terms

Stretch wrap Warehouse Associate

Plastic film used to secure loads on pallets. More warehouse associate terms

Stretcher Orderly

Wheeled bed. More orderly terms

Stretcher Ambulance Driver

Patient cot. More ambulance driver terms

Strike AV Technician

Taking down and packing equipment. More audio and video technician terms

Strike plate Locksmith

Plate on the frame. More locksmith terms

String Solar Panel Installer

Modules wired in series to increase voltage. More solar panel installer terms

String-up Fiber Extruding Machine Operator

Threading a line. More fiber extruding machine operator terms

Strip Janitor

Remove floor finish. More janitor terms

Strip and wax Custodial Supervisor

Floor refinishing. More custodial supervisor terms

Strip ratio Mining Engineer

Waste to ore ratio. More mining engineer terms

Stripping Molder and Caster

Removing from molds. More molder and caster terms

Strobe Photographer

A studio flash. More photographer terms

Stroke Neurologist

Interrupted blood flow to the brain. More neurologist terms

Stroke Control Valve Technician

Valve travel. More control valve technician terms

Stroke alert ER Doctor

Rapid stroke response. More emergency medicine physician terms

Stroke scale Paramedic

A quick assessment, such as the Cincinnati scale, to identify stroke. More paramedic terms

Structural therapy Family Therapist

Changing family organization. More marriage and family therapist terms

Structured interview HR Specialist

Asking all candidates the same job-related questions with a scoring rubric. More human resources specialist terms

Structured interview I-O Psychologist

Same questions for everyone. More industrial-organizational psychologist terms

Stucco Plasterer

Exterior cement plaster. More plasterer terms

Stud Carpenter

A vertical framing member in a wall, usually 2x4 or 2x6. More carpenter terms

Stud Carpenter Helper

Vertical framing member. More carpenter helper terms

Student affairs College Administrator

Offices supporting student life. More college administrator terms

Student teaching Education Professor

Supervised teaching practice. More education professor terms

Studio Broadcast Announcer

Recording space. More broadcast announcer terms

Studio Broadcast Technician

Recording space. More broadcast technician terms

Studio Architecture Professor

Hands-on design course. More architecture professor terms

Studio Art Professor

Hands-on art class. More art, drama and music professor terms

Studio Self-Enrichment Teacher

Teaching space. More self-enrichment teacher terms

Studio visit Fine Artist

Viewing work in your studio. More fine artist terms

Study abroad Foreign Language Professor

Learning in another country. More foreign language professor terms

Study skills Tutor

Habits that help students learn. More tutor terms

Stuffing box Pump Operator

Seals the rod. More pump operator terms

Stuffing box Wellhead Pumper

Seals the polished rod. More wellhead pumper terms

Stump grinding Arborist

Removing stumps mechanically. More arborist terms

Stuttering Speech Therapist

Interruptions in speech flow. More speech-language pathologist terms

Style guide Art Director

Rules for visual consistency. More art director terms

Style guide Desktop Publisher

Rules for consistency. More desktop publisher terms

Style guide Editor

Rules for writing. More editor terms

Style guide Proofreader

Rules for consistency. More proofreader terms

Style guide Technical Writer

Rules for writing consistency. More technical writer terms

Style guide Writer

Rules for writing. More writer terms

Styles Typist

Reusable formatting. More typist terms

Sub folder Substitute Teacher

Information left for substitutes. More substitute teacher terms

Sub notes Substitute Teacher

Notes left for the teacher. More substitute teacher terms

Subcooling HVAC Technician

The temperature of liquid refrigerant below its condensing point, used to check charge. More HVAC technician terms

Subcutaneous (SubQ) injection Medical Assistant

A shot delivered into the fatty tissue just under the skin. More medical assistant terms

Subfloor Carpet Installer

Base under finished flooring. More carpet installer terms

Subfloor Floor Layer

Base under finished flooring. More floor layer terms

Subject endorsement Middle School Teacher

Certification to teach a subject. More middle school teacher terms

Subluxation Chiropractor

A chiropractic term for joint dysfunction. More chiropractor terms

Submersible pump Water Well Driller

A pump inside the well. More water well driller terms

Submission Insurance Underwriter

Application package. More insurance underwriter terms

Submittal Construction Foreman

Product approval. More construction foreman terms

Submittal Construction Manager

Product data, samples or drawings sent for approval before installation. More construction manager terms

Submittal Architect

Contractor product info. More architect terms

Submittal Civil Engineering Tech

Contractor materials for approval. More civil engineering technician terms

Submittal Landscape Architect

Material proposals from contractors. More landscape architect terms

Subnet Network Administrator

A segment of an IP network. More network administrator terms

Subnet Network Technician

A segment of a network. More network technician terms

Subpoena Paralegal

An order requiring a person to testify or produce documents. More paralegal terms

Subpoena Court Clerk

An order to appear or produce documents. More court clerk terms

Subprimal Butcher

A smaller section of a primal. More butcher terms

Subrogation Claims Adjuster

Recovering payment from a responsible third party. More claims adjuster terms

Subrogation Insurance Claims Clerk

Recovering costs from at-fault party. More insurance claims clerk terms

Subsidy Childcare Director

Government childcare assistance. More childcare center director terms

Substantial completion Construction Manager

When a project can be used for its intended purpose. More construction manager terms

Substation Substation Technician

A facility that switches and transforms power. More substation technician terms

Substitution Sports Coach

Changing players. More sports coach terms

Substrate Adhesive Machine Operator

Material bonded. More adhesive machine operator terms

Substrate Bindery Worker

Material printed on. More bindery worker terms

Substrate Prepress Technician

Material printed on. More prepress technician terms

Substrate Printing Press Operator

Material printed on. More printing press operator terms

Subterranean termites Pest Control Technician

Termites that live in soil and build mud tubes. More pest control technician terms

Subwoofer Car Electronics Installer

Low-frequency speaker. More car electronics installer terms

Succession plan Chief Executive

Plan for future leaders. More chief executive terms

Suction pressure Gas Compressor Operator

Incoming pressure. More gas compressor operator terms

SUD Addiction Counselor

Substance use disorder. More substance abuse counselor terms

Suicide precautions Psychiatric Aide

Measures to prevent self-harm. More psychiatric aide terms

Suicide precautions Psych Tech

Measures to prevent self-harm. More psychiatric technician terms

Suicide risk assessment Psychiatrist

Evaluating danger to self. More psychiatrist terms

Suicide watch Correctional Officer

Close monitoring of at-risk people. More correctional officer terms

Summary of performance High School Special Ed Teacher

Exit document for graduates. More high school special education teacher terms

Summative assessment Education Professor

Final evaluation. More education professor terms

Summative assessment Elementary Teacher

A final evaluation such as a unit test. More elementary school teacher terms

Summative assessment High School Teacher

Final evaluations. More high school teacher terms

Summative assessment Middle School Teacher

Final evaluations. More middle school teacher terms

Sunny side up Short-Order Cook

Egg not flipped. More short-order cook terms

Sunshine Act Technical Sales Rep

A law requiring disclosure of payments to physicians. More technical sales representative terms

Superbill Medical Admin Assistant

A form listing the services and diagnoses for a visit, used for billing. More medical administrative assistant terms

Supercell Meteorologist

Rotating thunderstorm. More meteorologist terms

Superheat HVAC Technician

The temperature of refrigerant vapor above its boiling point, used to check charge. More HVAC technician terms

Superintendent Construction Foreman

Site boss. More construction foreman terms

Supervision OT Aide

Direct oversight. More occupational therapy aide terms

Supervision OTA

Required OT oversight. More occupational therapy assistant terms

Supervision PT Aide

Direct oversight. More physical therapist aide terms

Supervision Family Therapist

Oversight by a licensed therapist. More marriage and family therapist terms

Supervision Recreation Worker

Watching participants for safety. More recreation worker terms

Supervisory signal Fire Alarm Technician

A signal for conditions such as a closed sprinkler valve. More fire alarm technician terms

Supine CNA

Lying flat on the back. More certified nursing assistant terms

Supplement Diet Tech

Extra nutrition drink or product. More dietetic technician terms

Supplement Auto Body Tech

An additional estimate for hidden damage found during repair. More auto body technician terms

Supplement Auto Damage Appraiser

Additional damage found later. More auto damage appraiser terms

Supplemental Budget Analyst

Mid-year budget change. More budget analyst terms

Supplier Travel Agent

A hotel, airline, cruise line or tour company. More travel agent terms

Supplier risk Purchasing Manager

Chance of supply problems. More purchasing manager terms

Supplier scorecard Purchasing Agent

A tool to rate supplier performance. More purchasing agent terms

Supplier scorecard Purchasing Manager

Performance report. More purchasing manager terms

Supplies OT Aide

Therapy materials. More occupational therapy aide terms

Supply and demand Economist

Market forces. More economist terms

Supply and demand Economics Professor

How markets set prices. More economics professor terms

Supply chain Logistics Coordinator

The network of suppliers, manufacturers, warehouses and carriers that delivers products. More logistics coordinator terms

Supply order Office Clerk

Buying office supplies. More office clerk terms

Support zone (cold zone) Hazmat Technician

The clean area for command and support. More hazardous materials technician terms

Supported employment Rehabilitation Counselor

Ongoing job support. More rehabilitation counselor terms

Surface finish Grinding Machine Operator

Smoothness. More grinding machine operator terms

Surface grinder Grinding Machine Operator

Grinds flat surfaces. More grinding machine operator terms

Surface plate Metal Layout Worker

Flat reference surface. More metal layout worker terms

Surface-supplied air Commercial Diver

Air from the surface. More commercial diver terms

Surfacing Optical Lab Tech

Grinding lens power. More ophthalmic lab technician terms

Surfacing Railroad Track Equipment Operator

Leveling track. More railroad track equipment operator terms

Surge pricing Taxi Driver

Higher prices at busy times. More taxi driver terms

Surge test Electric Motor Repairer

Tests winding insulation. More electric motor repairer terms

Surgical conscience Surgical Tech

A personal commitment to report any break in sterile technique, even if no one saw it. More surgical technologist terms

Surgical count Surgical Tech

A documented count of sponges, sharps and instruments to prevent retained items. More surgical technologist terms

Surround sound Movie Projectionist

Multi-channel audio. More movie projectionist terms

Surveillance Private Investigator

Watching and recording a subject’s activities. More private investigator terms

Surveillance Epidemiologist

Ongoing tracking. More epidemiologist terms

Surveillance Casino Cage Cashier

Security cameras. More casino cage cashier terms

Surveillance Casino Cashier

Security cameras. More casino cashier terms

Surveillance Casino Floor Supervisor

Security cameras. More casino floor supervisor terms

Surveillance Casino Manager

Security cameras. More casino manager terms

Surveillance Sportsbook Writer

Security cameras. More sportsbook writer terms

Surveillance test Nuclear Reactor Operator

A required test of equipment. More nuclear reactor operator terms

Survey Sociologist

Structured questions. More sociologist terms

Survey course History Professor

Broad intro course. More history professor terms

Survey item I-O Psychologist

One question. More industrial-organizational psychologist terms

Survey meter Nuclear Medicine Tech

Detects contamination. More nuclear medicine technologist terms

Survey meter Nuclear Technician

Measures radiation levels. More nuclear technician terms

Survey research Sociology Professor

Questionnaire studies. More sociology professor terms

Survey script Intake Interviewer

Planned questions. More intake interviewer terms

Survival analysis Statistician

Time-to-event analysis. More statistician terms

Suspended ceiling Drywall Installer

A grid hung from the structure that holds ceiling tiles. More drywall installer terms

Suspicious package Mail Clerk

Possible threat. More mail clerk terms

Sustainability Environmental Science Professor

Meeting needs without harming the future. More environmental science professor terms

Sustainability Agricultural Engineer

Long-term resource care. More agricultural engineer terms

Sustainability Animal Scientist

Long-term resource care. More animal scientist terms

Sustainability Extension Educator

Long-term resource care. More extension educator terms

Sustainability Farm Labor Contractor

Long-term resource care. More farm labor contractor terms

Sustainability Soil and Plant Scientist

Long-term resource care. More soil and plant scientist terms

Sustainable design Architecture Professor

Design that saves energy and resources. More architecture professor terms

Suture Surgical Assistant

Stitch. More surgical assistant terms

Suture Surgical Tech

Thread used to close wounds or tie off vessels. More surgical technologist terms

Swamper Roustabout

A helper who rides with truck drivers. More roustabout terms

Swatch Costume Attendant

Fabric sample. More costume attendant terms

Swearing in Court Reporter

Administering an oath. More court reporter terms

Sweat joint Plumber

A copper joint made by soldering. More plumber terms

Swedish massage Massage Therapist

Long, gliding strokes for relaxation. More massage therapist terms

Sweep test Cell Tower Technician

A test of cable and antenna performance. More cell tower technician terms

Sweeping Mail Sorter

Removing sorted mail. More mail sorter terms

Swing Crane Operator

Rotating the crane’s upper structure. More crane operator terms

Swing Dredge Operator

Side-to-side cutting. More dredge operator terms

Swing bridge Bridge Tender

Bridge that rotates. More bridge tender terms

Swing drive Heavy Equipment Mechanic

The system that rotates an excavator’s upper structure. More heavy equipment mechanic terms

Swing radius Heavy Equipment Operator

The area an excavator’s upper structure covers when it rotates: a struck-by danger zone. More heavy equipment operator terms

Swirl marks Vehicle Cleaner

Fine scratches. More vehicle cleaner terms

Switch Railroad Switch Operator

Moves trains between tracks. More railroad switch operator terms

Switch Railroad Track Equipment Operator

Moves trains between tracks. More railroad track equipment operator terms

Switch Network Administrator

Connects devices within a network. More network administrator terms

Switch Network Technician

Connects devices in a network. More network technician terms

Switch machine Railroad Signal Technician

Moves track switches. More railroad signal technician terms

Switcher AV Technician

A device that switches video sources. More audio and video technician terms

Switcher Broadcast Technician

Selects video sources. More broadcast technician terms

Switching Rail Yard Engineer

Sorting cars. More rail yard engineer terms

Switching Railroad Conductor

Moving cars to build or break up trains. More railroad conductor terms

Switching order Lineworker

A step-by-step plan for operating switches to isolate or restore lines. More electrical lineworker terms

Switching order Power Dispatcher

Step-by-step switching instructions. More power dispatcher terms

SWOT analysis Business Professor

Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats. More business professor terms

SWPPP Environmental Engineering Tech

Stormwater pollution prevention plan. More environmental engineering technician terms

SWPPP Environmental Technician

Stormwater pollution prevention plan required for many construction sites. More environmental technician terms

Syllabus Anthropology Professor

Course plan. More anthropology professor terms

Syllabus Business Professor

Course plan. More business professor terms

Syllabus Chemistry Professor

Course plan. More chemistry professor terms

Syllabus Communications Professor

Course plan and policies. More communications professor terms

Syllabus Cultural Studies Professor

Course plan. More cultural studies professor terms

Syllabus Economics Professor

Course plan. More economics professor terms

Syllabus Environmental Science Professor

Course plan. More environmental science professor terms

Syllabus FCS Professor

Course plan and policies. More family and consumer sciences professor terms

Syllabus Foreign Language Professor

Course plan and policies. More foreign language professor terms

Syllabus Geography Professor

Course plan. More geography professor terms

Syllabus History Professor

Course plan and policies. More history professor terms

Syllabus Philosophy Professor

Course plan and policies. More philosophy and religion professor terms

Syllabus Physics Professor

Course plan. More physics professor terms

Syllabus Political Science Professor

Course plan. More political science professor terms

Syllabus Psychology Professor

Course plan. More psychology professor terms

Syllabus Kinesiology Professor

Course plan and policies. More recreation and fitness professor terms

Symbol legend Electrical Drafter

Key to symbols. More electrical drafter terms

Symbology Cartographer

How features look. More cartographer terms

Sympathy spray Florist

A funeral arrangement. More florist terms

Syncope Phlebotomist

Fainting, which can happen during or after a blood draw. More phlebotomist terms

Synthesis Chemist

Making compounds. More chemist terms

Synthesis Chemistry Professor

Making compounds. More chemistry professor terms

Synthetic ID Credit Authorizer

Fake identity mixing real data. More credit authorizer terms

All letters and career glossaries