slight

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Slight' usually means something that is small and not very significant. It's more than 'just a smidgen', but less than 'pretty significant'. Like a slight change in your schedule.

Examples in Different Contexts

In software development, 'slight' modifications can have large impacts. A developer might comment, 'A slight tweak in the algorithm drastically improved processing speed.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

We're seeing less growth than anticipated this quarter. Any changes we could implement to reverse this trend?

Response:

We could make a slight modification to our marketing strategy and focus more on digital platforms.

Creative

Scenario:

This design still doesn't feel quite right. Any suggestions on how we can improve it?

Response:

Perhaps a slight change in color could make it appear more visually appealing?