deluge

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Deluge' refers to a huge, overpowering amount of something. It's not just a lot, it's so much that it becomes overwhelming, like a surge of water.

Examples in Different Contexts

In a corporate setting, 'deluge' might describe an overwhelming amount of tasks. A manager could say, 'I was under a deluge of emails after the company announcement.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

Wow, the server usage has gone through the roof since we implemented that new feature. Those analytics are going to be a lot to sort through.

Response:

Yes, we might need to use advanced data analytics tools to handle this deluge of server usage data.

Business

Scenario:

Our inbox is overflowing with customer inquiries. It seems like everyone has a question about our newest release.

Response:

Due to the recent deluge of inquiries, we might need to allocate more resources to our customer service team.