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In reply to the discussion: What are the dumbest jargon-y phrases and words that annoy you most? [View all]Art_from_Ark
(27,247 posts)40. I think "synergy" actually refers to a combination of two or more things
that produces something greater than the sum of the individual parts. For example, "Simon and Garfunkle had synergy as a songwriting team, but they sucked as solo musicians".
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What are the dumbest jargon-y phrases and words that annoy you most? [View all]
arbusto_baboso
Jul 2012
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Been away from the business world for a while. The ones that annoyed me most were:
ohiosmith
Jul 2012
#1
Bottom Line, Sir? Laser-Focused On A Perfect Storm At The End Of The Day
The Magistrate
Jul 2012
#63