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Tool length offset CNC Machinist

A stored value compensating for each tool’s length. More CNC machinist terms

Tool length offset CNC Programmer

Compensates for each tool’s length. More CNC programmer terms

Tool life Multiple Machine Tool Operator

How long a tool lasts. More multiple machine tool operator terms

Tool offset CNC Operator

Tool length or wear adjustment. More CNC operator terms

Toolbox talk Carpenter Helper

Short safety meeting. More carpenter helper terms

Toolbox talk Construction Foreman

Short safety meeting. More construction foreman terms

Toolbox talk Electrician Helper

Short safety meeting. More electrician helper terms

Toolbox talk Mason Helper

Short safety meeting. More mason helper terms

Toolbox talk Painter Helper

Short safety meeting. More painter helper terms

Toolbox talk Plumber Helper

Short safety meeting. More plumber helper terms

Toolbox talk Roofer Helper

Short safety meeting. More roofer helper terms

Toolbox talk Maintenance Helper

Short safety meeting. More maintenance helper terms

Toolbox talk Safety Technician

A short safety meeting on the job. More safety technician terms

Tooling Brickmason

Shaping mortar joints with a jointer for weather resistance. More brickmason terms

Toolpath CNC Programmer

The route the cutting tool follows. More CNC programmer terms

Toolpusher Rotary Drill Operator

The rig supervisor. More rotary drill operator terms

Top and bottom plates Carpenter

Horizontal framing members at the top and bottom of a wall. More carpenter terms

Top drive Rotary Drill Operator

Rotates the drill string. More rotary drill operator terms

Top off Gas Station Attendant

Fill completely. More gas station attendant terms

Top-down cleaning Janitor

Clean high to low. More janitor terms

Topic-based authoring Technical Writer

Writing modular topics. More technical writer terms

Topo shot Surveying Technician

A point measured for topography. More surveying technician terms

Topography Wood Model Maker

Land contours. More wood model maker terms

Topology Cartographer

Spatial relationships. More cartographer terms

Topology Mathematician

Study of shapes. More mathematician terms

Topping Arborist

Harmful cutting of tree tops. More arborist terms

Topstitch Sewing Machine Operator

Visible stitch. More sewing machine operator terms

Topstock Stock Associate

Products stored above shelves. More stock associate terms

Torque Wind Turbine Technician

Rotational force applied to fasteners, specified in foot-pounds or newton-meters. More wind turbine technician terms

Torque Maintenance Helper

Tightening force. More maintenance helper terms

Torque Production Assembler

The rotational force applied to a fastener. More production assembler terms

Torque Tire Technician

Tightening force. More tire technician terms

Torque Rotary Drill Operator

Rotational force. More rotary drill operator terms

Torque seal Aircraft Mechanic

A paint marking showing a fastener was torqued. More aircraft mechanic terms

Torque sequence Engine Assembler

Order of tightening. More engine assembler terms

Torque spec Bicycle Mechanic

Correct tightness. More bicycle mechanic terms

Torque spec Engine Assembler

Required tightness. More engine assembler terms

Torque spec Motorcycle Mechanic

The required tightness of a fastener. More motorcycle mechanic terms

Torque specification Auto Technician

The manufacturer’s required tightness for a fastener. More automotive service technician terms

Torque stripe Aircraft Assembler

Mark showing torque was done. More aircraft assembler terms

Torsion spring Garage Door Technician

Spring above the door. More garage door technician terms

Torts Law Professor

Civil wrongs. More law professor terms

Total cost of ownership Purchasing Agent

All costs of a purchase over its life. More purchasing agent terms

Total cost of ownership Purchasing Manager

Full cost over time. More purchasing manager terms

Total cost of ownership IT Manager

All costs of a technology over time. More IT manager terms

Total joint replacement Orthopedic Surgeon

Replacing a joint with an implant. More orthopedic surgeon terms

Total loss Auto Damage Appraiser

Repair costs exceed value. More auto damage appraiser terms

Total rewards Compensation and Benefits Manager

Pay plus benefits. More compensation and benefits manager terms

Total station Archaeologist

Survey instrument. More archaeologist terms

Total station Surveying Technician

Measures angles and distances. More surveying technician terms

Total station Surveyor

Measures angles and distances. More surveyor terms

Tote Hand Packer

Plastic bin. More hand packer terms

Touch-up Makeup Artist

Fixing makeup between takes. More makeup artist terms

Tour Mail Sorter

USPS shift. More mail sorter terms

Tour Derrick Operator

A rig shift, pronounced “tower.” More derrick operator terms

Tour director Tour Guide

A guide who travels with a group for multiple days. More tour guide terms

Tour operator Tour Guide

A company that sells tours. More tour guide terms

Tourniquet Phlebotomist

A band applied above the site to make veins easier to find; it should stay on no longer than one minute. More phlebotomist terms

Tow Deckhand

A group of barges pushed or pulled by a tug. More deckhand terms

Tower Air Traffic Controller

The facility controlling the airport and nearby airspace. More air traffic controller terms

Tower Airfield Operations Specialist

Air traffic control tower. More airfield operations specialist terms

Tower mapping Cell Tower Technician

Documenting equipment on a tower. More cell tower technician terms

Toxicology Forensic Technician

Testing for drugs and poisons. More forensic science technician terms

Toxidrome ER Doctor

Pattern of poisoning symptoms. More emergency medicine physician terms

tPA Neurologist

A clot-busting stroke medication. More neurologist terms

TPMS Auto Technician

Tire pressure monitoring system. More automotive service technician terms

TPMS Tire Technician

Tire pressure monitoring system. More tire technician terms

TPO Roofer

Thermoplastic polyolefin: a white single-ply membrane for flat roofs. More roofer terms

Trace evidence Forensic Technician

Small materials like fibers. More forensic science technician terms

Traceability Calibration Technician

Linking measurements to national standards. More calibration technician terms

Tracer Nuclear Medicine Tech

A substance that shows function. More nuclear medicine technologist terms

Track Garage Door Technician

Door rail. More garage door technician terms

Track authority Railroad Track Equipment Operator

Permission to occupy track. More railroad track equipment operator terms

Track changes Typist

Showing edits. More typist terms

Track circuit Railroad Signal Technician

Detects trains on track. More railroad signal technician terms

Track warrant Locomotive Engineer

Written authority to occupy a section of track. More locomotive engineer terms

Track warrant Railroad Conductor

Authority to occupy track. More railroad conductor terms

Tracking Mail Sorter

Following a package. More mail sorter terms

Tracking Postal Clerk

Following a package. More postal clerk terms

Tracking Postmaster

Following a package. More postmaster terms

Tracking number Cargo Agent

Shipment ID. More cargo agent terms

Tracking number Correspondence Clerk

Case ID. More correspondence clerk terms

Tracking number Mail Clerk

Package ID. More mail clerk terms

Tracking number Order Clerk

Shipment ID. More order clerk terms

TRACON Air Traffic Controller

Terminal radar approach control. More air traffic controller terms

Traction elevator Elevator Technician

An elevator moved by hoist ropes and a machine at the top. More elevator technician terms

Traction motor Transportation Electrician

Motor that moves a train. More transportation equipment electrician terms

Trade Brokerage Clerk

Buy or sell order. More brokerage clerk terms

Traffic control plan (TCP) Flagger

The plan showing signs and devices for a work zone. More flagger terms

Training data Data Scientist

Data used to build a model. More data scientist terms

Tramming Milling Machine Operator

Squaring the head. More milling machine operator terms

Transaction Database Administrator

A unit of work that succeeds or fails completely. More database administrator terms

Transcript Court Reporter

A written record of proceedings. More court reporter terms

Transcript School Counselor

A record of courses and grades. More school counselor terms

Transcription Typist

Typing recordings. More typist terms

Transducer Cardiovascular Tech

Ultrasound probe. More cardiovascular technologist terms

Transducer Sonographer

The handheld probe that sends and receives sound waves. More diagnostic medical sonographer terms

Transfer Home Health Aide

Moving a client from one surface to another, such as bed to wheelchair. More home health aide terms

Transfer OT Aide

Moving a patient. More occupational therapy aide terms

Transfer OTA

Moving between surfaces. More occupational therapy assistant terms

Transfer PT Aide

Moving a patient. More physical therapist aide terms

Transfer Switchboard Operator

Moving a call. More switchboard operator terms

Transfer Chemical Equipment Operator

Moving product. More chemical equipment operator terms

Transfer efficiency Industrial Painter

Paint that lands. More industrial painter terms

Transfer station Refuse Collector

A facility where waste is consolidated for transport. More refuse collector terms

Transferable skills Rehabilitation Counselor

Skills that apply to new jobs. More rehabilitation counselor terms

Transformer Lineworker

Equipment that steps voltage up or down. More electrical lineworker terms

Transformer Coil Winder

Changes voltage. More coil winder terms

Transformer Substation Technician

Changes voltage levels. More substation technician terms

Transformer Electrical Engineer

Changes voltage. More electrical engineer terms

Transistor Electronics Technician

A semiconductor switch or amplifier. More electronics technician terms

Transit time Cargo Agent

Time in shipment. More cargo agent terms

Transit-oriented development Urban Planner

Growth near transit. More urban planner terms

Transition Childcare Worker

Moving between activities. More childcare worker terms

Transition Preschool Special Education Teacher

Moving to kindergarten. More preschool special education teacher terms

Transition Substitute Teacher

Moving between activities. More substitute teacher terms

Transition area Flagger

Where traffic is moved out of its normal path with tapers. More flagger terms

Transition plan High School Special Ed Teacher

IEP plan for life after school. More high school special education teacher terms

Transition plan Special Ed Teacher

Planning for life after high school. More special education teacher terms

Transition planning Middle School Special Education Teacher

Preparing for high school. More middle school special education teacher terms

Transition strip Carpet Installer

Joins different floors. More carpet installer terms

Transition strip Floor Layer

Joins different floors. More floor layer terms

Transitional housing Residential Advisor

Temporary housing with services. More residential advisor terms

Transitions Preschool Teacher

Moving between activities. More preschool teacher terms

Translation memory Interpreter

A database of translated segments. More interpreter terms

Translational research Medical Scientist

Lab to clinic. More medical scientist terms

Transmission line Lineworker

High-voltage lines that move power long distances. More electrical lineworker terms

Transmitter Broadcast Technician

Sends the signal. More broadcast technician terms

Transplant Farmworker

A young plant moved to the field. More farmworker terms

Transponder Avionics Technician

A device that responds to radar with aircraft information. More avionics technician terms

Transponder key Locksmith

Car key with a chip. More locksmith terms

Transport Orderly

Moving a patient. More orderly terms

Transverse Sonographer

A crosswise plane that divides the body into top and bottom. More diagnostic medical sonographer terms

Trap Plumber Helper

Holds water to block gases. More plumber helper terms

Trapping Prepress Technician

Overlap to hide gaps. More prepress technician terms

Trauma activation ER Doctor

Rapid team response to injury. More emergency medicine physician terms

Trauma-informed Social Work Professor

Sensitive to trauma. More social work professor terms

Trauma-informed Social Worker

Recognizing the effects of trauma. More social worker terms

Trauma-informed care Psychiatric Aide

Care sensitive to trauma. More psychiatric aide terms

Trauma-informed care Psych Tech

Care that recognizes trauma. More psychiatric technician terms

Travel insurance Travel Agent

Coverage for trip problems. More travel agent terms

Travel voucher Reservation Agent

Credit for future travel. More reservation agent terms

Traverse Surveyor

A series of measured lines. More surveyor terms

Tray Mail Sorter

Mail container. More mail sorter terms

Tray line Diet Tech

Assembling patient meals. More dietetic technician terms

Tray line Cafeteria Cook

Hospital meal assembly. More cafeteria cook terms

Tread Tire Builder

Road surface. More tire builder terms

Tread depth Tire Technician

Groove depth. More tire technician terms

Treasurer Financial Manager

Manages cash and investments. More financial manager terms

Treatment Writer

Script summary. More writer terms

Treatment area OT Aide

Therapy space. More occupational therapy aide terms

Treatment plan Acupuncturist

Planned sessions. More acupuncturist terms

Treatment plan Chiropractor

Planned visits and goals. More chiropractor terms

Treatment plan Dentist

Recommended care. More dentist terms

Treatment plan Family Therapist

Goals for therapy. More marriage and family therapist terms

Treatment plan Addiction Counselor

Goals and services for a client. More substance abuse counselor terms

Treatment plan Recreational Therapist

Goals and interventions. More recreational therapist terms

Treatment table PT Aide

Therapy table. More physical therapist aide terms

Trench box Construction Laborer

A protective structure that shields workers from trench cave-ins. More construction laborer terms

Trench box Pipelayer

Protects workers in trenches. More pipelayer terms

Trespass Security Guard

Being on property without permission. More security guard terms

Triage ER Doctor

Sorting patients by urgency. More emergency medicine physician terms

Triage Medical Assistant

Sorting patients by urgency so the most serious needs are handled first. More medical assistant terms

Triage Paramedic

Sorting patients by severity, such as with the START system. More paramedic terms

Triage Physician Assistant

Prioritizing patients. More physician assistant terms

Triage Vet Assistant

Prioritizing patients. More veterinary assistant terms

Triage Vet Tech

Prioritizing patients by urgency. More veterinary technician terms

Triage (START) EMT

Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment: sorting multiple patients by urgency. More emergency medical technician terms

Trial balance Bookkeeper

A report listing all account balances to confirm debits equal credits. More bookkeeper terms

Triangulation Family Therapist

Pulling a third person into conflict. More marriage and family therapist terms

TRID Loan Processor

Disclosure rules. More loan processor terms

Trigger Addiction Counselor

Something that prompts cravings. More substance abuse counselor terms

Trigger point Massage Therapist

A tight, tender spot in muscle. More massage therapist terms

Trim Marine Mechanic

Engine angle adjustment. More marine mechanic terms

Trim Prepress Technician

Final cut size. More prepress technician terms

Trim Control Valve Technician

Internal valve parts. More control valve technician terms

Trim Butcher

Removing excess fat. More butcher terms

Trim Fashion Designer

Buttons, zippers and details. More fashion designer terms

Trim line Hand Cutter

Where to cut. More hand cutter terms

Trim lines O&P Technician

Edges of a device. More medical appliance technician terms

Trim press Forging Machine Operator

Removes flash. More forging machine operator terms

Trim size Bindery Worker

Final size. More bindery worker terms

Trim spec Meat Trimmer

Required fat level. More meat trimmer terms

Trim-out Plumber

Installing fixtures and finishing work after walls are complete. More plumber terms

Trimmer Sawmill Operator

Cuts boards to length. More sawmill operator terms

Trip Derrick Operator

Pulling pipe out or running it in. More derrick operator terms

Trip Power Plant Operator

An automatic shutdown. More power plant operator terms

Trip Rotary Drill Operator

Pulling or running pipe. More rotary drill operator terms

TRIR Safety Specialist

Total recordable incident rate: recordables × 200,000 ÷ hours worked. More occupational safety specialist terms

TRIR Safety Technician

Total recordable incident rate. More safety technician terms

Trocar Embalmer

An instrument for cavity embalming. More embalmer terms

Trouble signal Fire Alarm Technician

A signal that something is wrong with the system. More fire alarm technician terms

Trowel fill Floor Sander

Filling gaps across the floor. More floor sander terms

Troweling Concrete Finisher

Smoothing and hardening the surface with a steel trowel. More concrete finisher terms

TRS Telephone Operator

Telecommunications relay service. More telephone operator terms

Truck Rail Car Repairer

Wheel assembly under a car. More rail car repairer terms

Truck (ladder) Firefighter

An apparatus with an aerial ladder for rescue and ventilation. More firefighter terms

Truckload (FTL) vs. LTL Logistics Coordinator

A full trailer for one shipper versus shared space with other shippers. More logistics coordinator terms

Truing Bicycle Mechanic

Straightening a wheel. More bicycle mechanic terms

Truss Carpenter Helper

Roof frame. More carpenter helper terms

Truss Lighting Technician

A structure for hanging lights. More lighting technician terms

Truss rod Musical Instrument Repairer

Adjusts neck bow. More musical instrument repairer terms

Trust account Real Estate Broker

An account holding client funds. More real estate broker terms

Tryout Tool and Die Maker

Testing a new or repaired die in a press. More tool and die maker terms

TSA Middle School CTE Teacher

Technology Student Association. More middle school CTE teacher terms

TSA PreCheck TSA Officer

Expedited screening for trusted travelers. More transportation security officer terms

TSS Water Operator

Total suspended solids in water. More water treatment plant operator terms

TTY Telephone Operator

Text telephone. More telephone operator terms

Tube Boilermaker

Boiler pipe. More boilermaker terms

Tubeless Bicycle Mechanic

Tires without tubes. More bicycle mechanic terms

Tubing Oilfield Service Operator

Pipe through which fluids flow. More oilfield service operator terms

Tug Aircraft Cargo Supervisor

Tows carts. More aircraft cargo supervisor terms

Tug Aircraft Service Attendant

Tow vehicle. More aircraft service attendant terms

Tuition Childcare Director

Fees paid by families. More childcare center director terms

Tuition waiver Graduate Teaching Assistant

Tuition covered. More graduate teaching assistant terms

Tummy time Childcare Worker

Supervised time babies spend on their stomachs. More childcare worker terms

Tumor board Pathologist

Meeting to plan cancer care. More pathologist terms

Tune-up Bicycle Mechanic

Full adjustment service. More bicycle mechanic terms

TUR Calibration Technician

Test uncertainty ratio. More calibration technician terms

Turbidity Environmental Technician

Cloudiness of water, measured in NTU. More environmental technician terms

Turbidity Dredge Operator

Cloudy water. More dredge operator terms

Turbidity (NTU) Water Operator

Cloudiness of water, measured in nephelometric turbidity units. More water treatment plant operator terms

Turbine Power Plant Operator

A machine turned by steam, gas or water. More power plant operator terms

Turbocharger Diesel Mechanic

Uses exhaust energy to compress intake air. More diesel mechanic terms

Turbulence Flight Attendant

Rough air that can cause injuries. More flight attendant terms

Turn Coil Winder

One loop of wire. More coil winder terms

Turn Aircraft Cargo Supervisor

Arrival to departure. More aircraft cargo supervisor terms

Turn Banquet Server

Seating a table again. More banquet server terms

Turn Busser

Seating a table again. More busser terms

Turn Restaurant Host

Seating a table again. More restaurant host terms

Turn Server

Seating a new party at a table. More server terms

Turn-key request Concierge

A request handled completely for the guest. More concierge terms

Turnaround Refinery Operator

A planned unit shutdown for maintenance. More refinery operator terms

Turnaround time Correspondence Clerk

Time to respond. More correspondence clerk terms

Turnaround time Medical Lab Tech

Time from sample to result. More medical laboratory technician terms

Turndown Front Desk Agent

Evening room service. More hotel front desk agent terms

Turndown service Hotel Housekeeper

Evening room preparation. More hotel housekeeper terms

Turning Lathe Operator

Reducing diameter. More lathe operator terms

Turning movement count Traffic Technician

Counts turns at intersections. More traffic technician terms

Turning schedule Orderly

Repositioning plan. More orderly terms

Turnout gear (bunker gear) Firefighter

Protective coat, pants, boots, helmet, hood and gloves. More firefighter terms

Turnover Human Resources Manager

Employees leaving. More human resources manager terms

Turnover Power Plant Operator

Passing information between shifts. More power plant operator terms

Turnover Retail Store Manager

Staff leaving, or inventory selling through. More retail store manager terms

Turnover Restaurant Manager

Staff leaving, or how often tables are reseated. More restaurant manager terms

Turnover Landscaping Supervisor

Workers leaving. More landscaping supervisor terms

TWIC Dredge Operator

Port access ID. More dredge operator terms

TWIC Motorboat Operator

Transportation Worker Identification Credential. More motorboat operator terms

TWIC Ship Captain

Transportation Worker Identification Credential. More ship captain terms

TWIC Ship Engineer

Transportation Worker Identification Credential. More ship engineer terms

Twist Textile Winding Machine Operator

Turns per inch. More textile winding machine operator terms

Two patient identifiers Medical Assistant

Two pieces of information, usually full name and date of birth, used to confirm identity before any procedure. More medical assistant terms

Two-blocking Crane Operator

When the hook block contacts the boom tip, which can break the rope. More crane operator terms

Two-bucket method Vehicle Cleaner

Reduces scratches. More vehicle cleaner terms

Two-hand control Press Operator

Safety start. More press operator terms

Two-stroke engine Small Engine Mechanic

An engine that completes a power cycle in two strokes, often using mixed fuel. More small engine mechanic terms

Two-top Busser

Table for two. More busser terms

Tympanometry Audiologist

Tests middle ear function. More audiologist terms

Type rating Airline Pilot

Certification for an aircraft type. More airline pilot terms

Type X Drywall Installer

Fire-rated drywall with added glass fibers. More drywall installer terms

Typo Proofreader

Typing error. More proofreader terms

Typography Desktop Publisher

Use of type. More desktop publisher terms

Typography Graphic Designer

The art of arranging type. More graphic designer terms

Typography Proofreader

Use of type. More proofreader terms

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