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The warehouse supervisor decided to hire an outside firm to assist with package distribution during the busy winter season. What is the meaning of the word firm as used in this sentence?

  1. A
    solid physical object
  2. business organizationAnswer
  3. C
    strict policy
  4. D
    permanent contract

Answer

business organization
In this workplace context, 'firm' is used as a noun meaning a commercial business or company. The clues 'hire an outside' and 'to assist with package distribution' clearly indicate an enterprise hired to perform logistical services.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context clues in the sentence surrounding the target word
The sentence mentions deciding to 'hire an outside' entity to 'assist with package distribution.'
Contextual verbs and modifiers indicate what role the target word plays in the scenario.
2
Determine the appropriate part of speech and definition that fits the context
The word functions as a noun naming a commercial entity or company that provides distribution services.
Only a business organization can be hired from the outside to perform work.

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Multiple-Meaning Words in Context
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