emphasis

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Emphasis' refers to giving special importance or stress on a certain point, detail or idea. It's like using a highlighter to mark something important in a book.

Examples in Different Contexts

In business communication, 'emphasis' helps highlight key points. A CEO might advise, 'Place emphasis on our sustainability efforts in the annual report.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

Our next community engagement project appears promising. But we need to align it more closely to our organization's mission and values.

Response:

I believe putting a greater emphasis on environmental sustainability in the project may better align with our mission.

Creative

Scenario:

The design proposal feels disconnected. It could benefit from one unifying element that ties everything together.

Response:

Maybe placing emphasis on our core brand color will help achieve that unifying element in the design proposal.