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- noun Alternative spelling of
buzzword .
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The latest buzz-word at my work is “auditable” – which does not appear in my dictionary – but has been coined to ensure that everything we do can be quantified in terms of productivity.
Names Will Never Hurt You « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2009
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All the fans of buzz-word bingo are getting triple bonus scores in police meetings these days. on March 2, 2010 at 6: 16 pm Adam
I’m Here For An Argument. No You’re Not! Yes I am! « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2010
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The most aggravating thing is when they see what is needed, understand precisely that their decisions will mean the opposite outcome will result, and THEN go on the defend the indefensible decision in SMT buzz-word bingo style.
Chocolate Fireguards (Cars and Email) « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2009
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Yet, even as the number of students swells, the resources available on a per student basis decrease, and the buzz-word “efficiency” gets bandied around wildly, as if the only important measure is how quickly students get a piece of paper in hand — a credential.
Our Cheating Credentialed Society « L.E. Modesitt, Jr. – The Official Website 2009
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Yet, even as the number of students swells, the resources available on a per student basis decrease, and the buzz-word “efficiency” gets bandied around wildly, as if the only important measure is how quickly students get a piece of paper in hand — a credential.
March « 2009 « L.E. Modesitt, Jr. – The Official Website 2009
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But that's not all: he had to do it in 'collaboration' (another buzz-word from edland) with other students, and it counted for 20% of his grade for the course.
Giving evidence to the Chilcot inquiry, Tony Blair said: “I... 2010
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Also, once again, “flattening of hierarchies” is an Azuma buzz-word.
Néojaponisme » Blog Archive » The Jimusho System: Part Two 2010
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On top of that, you go and reference these guys as if it's "the truth", yet I was able to determine in a few minutes that they are merely buzz-word compliant wonks or in industry demonstrably devoid of divine knowledge about business.
Daring Fireball 2009
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But if academic palaver among latter-day think tankers is any guide, political chaos of "failed states", the popular buzz-word of the day, has become a preoccupation of our secret warriors.
Panetta Watch 8: James Bond & the Pirates, a CIA Dilemma 2009
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Self-realization - that seems like a familiar new age buzz-word, right?
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