This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to the Retirement age of work in Work.
chronological:
adjective
Calculated in terms of the passage of time.
Example:Chronological age is not always a true indicator of ability.
expectancy:
noun
The state of thinking or hoping that something, especially something good, will happen.
Example:Remaining in one's job for as long as one is able makes sense as life expectancy increase around the world.
expenditure:
noun
The action of spending funds.
Example:By keeping able workers in paid employment for as long as is practicable, public expenditures are less strained.
individual:
adjective
Single; separate.
Example:It is my belief, however, that the longer an able person is allowed to work, the better for both the individual worker and the employer.
mandatory:
adjective
Required by law or mandate; compulsory.
Example:Mandatory retirement age varies from society to society, perhaps a reflection of economics, population pressures or simply value systems.
observe:
verb
Notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant.
Example:Employers concerned about the increasing age of their employees need only observe their work records.
probably:
adverb
Almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell.
Example:Indeed, retirement at 50 can probably be as easily justified as that at 70.
retain:
verb
Continue to have (something); keep possession of.
Example:Indeed, it would appear economical for an organization to retain its older employees when possible rather than spend time and money on training new workers.
statistically:
adverb
According to or by means of statistics.
Example:But they are also in need of income for a longer period, so a mandatory retirement age of 55 for someone who is statistically likely to live to 77 becomes difficult to justify.
strain:
verb
Force (a part of one's body or oneself) to make an unusually great effort.
Example:By keeping able workers in paid employment for as long as is practicable, public expenditures are less strained.
suitability:
noun
The quality of being right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
Example:People's suitability for a position should be a reflection of their performance in the job, rather than the number of wrinkles or grey hairs they have.
wrinkle:
noun
A slight line or fold in something, especially fabric or the skin of the face.
Example:People's suitability for a position should be a reflection of their performance in the job, rather than the number of wrinkles or grey hairs they have.
chronological:
adjective
Calculated in terms of the passage of time.
Example:Chronological age is not always a true indicator of ability.
expectancy:
noun
The state of thinking or hoping that something, especially something good, will happen.
Example:Remaining in one's job for as long as one is able makes sense as life expectancy increase around the world.
expenditure:
noun
The action of spending funds.
Example:By keeping able workers in paid employment for as long as is practicable, public expenditures are less strained.
individual:
adjective
Single; separate.
Example:It is my belief, however, that the longer an able person is allowed to work, the better for both the individual worker and the employer.
mandatory:
adjective
Required by law or mandate; compulsory.
Example:Mandatory retirement age varies from society to society, perhaps a reflection of economics, population pressures or simply value systems.
observe:
verb
Notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant.
Example:Employers concerned about the increasing age of their employees need only observe their work records.
probably:
adverb
Almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell.
Example:Indeed, retirement at 50 can probably be as easily justified as that at 70.
retain:
verb
Continue to have (something); keep possession of.
Example:Indeed, it would appear economical for an organization to retain its older employees when possible rather than spend time and money on training new workers.
statistically:
adverb
According to or by means of statistics.
Example:But they are also in need of income for a longer period, so a mandatory retirement age of 55 for someone who is statistically likely to live to 77 becomes difficult to justify.
strain:
verb
Force (a part of one's body or oneself) to make an unusually great effort.
Example:By keeping able workers in paid employment for as long as is practicable, public expenditures are less strained.
suitability:
noun
The quality of being right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
Example:People's suitability for a position should be a reflection of their performance in the job, rather than the number of wrinkles or grey hairs they have.
wrinkle:
noun
A slight line or fold in something, especially fabric or the skin of the face.
Example:People's suitability for a position should be a reflection of their performance in the job, rather than the number of wrinkles or grey hairs they have.
chronological:
adjective
Calculated in terms of the passage of time.
Example:Chronological age is not always a true indicator of ability.
expectancy:
noun
The state of thinking or hoping that something, especially something good, will happen.
Example:Remaining in one's job for as long as one is able makes sense as life expectancy increase around the world.
expenditure:
noun
The action of spending funds.
Example:By keeping able workers in paid employment for as long as is practicable, public expenditures are less strained.
individual:
adjective
Single; separate.
Example:It is my belief, however, that the longer an able person is allowed to work, the better for both the individual worker and the employer.
mandatory:
adjective
Required by law or mandate; compulsory.
Example:Mandatory retirement age varies from society to society, perhaps a reflection of economics, population pressures or simply value systems.
observe:
verb
Notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant.
Example:Employers concerned about the increasing age of their employees need only observe their work records.
probably:
adverb
Almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell.
Example:Indeed, retirement at 50 can probably be as easily justified as that at 70.
retain:
verb
Continue to have (something); keep possession of.
Example:Indeed, it would appear economical for an organization to retain its older employees when possible rather than spend time and money on training new workers.
statistically:
adverb
According to or by means of statistics.
Example:But they are also in need of income for a longer period, so a mandatory retirement age of 55 for someone who is statistically likely to live to 77 becomes difficult to justify.
strain:
verb
Force (a part of one's body or oneself) to make an unusually great effort.
Example:By keeping able workers in paid employment for as long as is practicable, public expenditures are less strained.
suitability:
noun
The quality of being right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
Example:People's suitability for a position should be a reflection of their performance in the job, rather than the number of wrinkles or grey hairs they have.
wrinkle:
noun
A slight line or fold in something, especially fabric or the skin of the face.
Example:People's suitability for a position should be a reflection of their performance in the job, rather than the number of wrinkles or grey hairs they have.