stain

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Stain' typically refers to a discoloration that's hard to remove from a surface, like clothes or furniture. It can also mean to accidentally mark or discolour something.

Examples in Different Contexts

In corporate ethics, a scandal can 'stain' a company's reputation for years. A business consultant might warn, 'The bribery scandal has left a stain on our brand's image that we need to address.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

I've noticed some inconsistencies in our recent data collection. We should investigate it further to ensure the integrity of our data.

Response:

We must purge the inconsistencies to avoid any stain on our dataset. It'll ensure that our conclusions drawn from the data remain accurate.

Business

Scenario:

This product fault has generated a lot of customer complaints. We need to manage the situation before it affects our reputation.

Response:

We should address the product issues immediately. We can't afford another stain on our company's reputation.