Lesson 19. Online transactions Match each word to a suitable definition
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bank (n)
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an entrance to another computer network; a way of connecting two computer networks
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complete (v)
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the main computer on a network, which controls all the others
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confirmation (n)
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an organisation where you can keep your money safely until you need it; you can also borrow or change money in a bank
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gateway (n)
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the act of not accepting
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payment (n)
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new machines, equipment and ways of doing things that are based on modern knowledge about science and computers
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rejection (n)
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to finish doing or making something
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server (n)
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the act of paying for something
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technology (n)
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something telling you that something is definitely true or will definitely happen
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2. Choose suitable words 1. ____(Most, Majority, Mostly) online transactions, however, involve some sort of physical ______(package, packaging, packaged) and shipping.
2. Many small businesses decide _____(handling, choose, to handle) their own packaging and shipping operations.
3. Upon receipt ___(of, from, -) an order, they package the goods and either take them to a branch location or drop box of a shipping company
4. Other companies use a fulfillment company, such as Ifulfillment.com or Fulfillmentplus.net to handle tasks ____(as well as, for example, like) packaging and delivery for them.
5. Customers purchasing ___(an, a, the) online subscription to something like the Wall StreetJournal might receive ____(theirs, own, their) password via email.
6. The options for handling online transactions are ____(varied, variable, different), so you ___(are going to, will, -) likely need to do some research before deciding what option is best for your business.
7. ____(When, While, As) your business grows, be open to ______(changing, master, opportunities) how you handle online transactions in the interest of cost savings and efficiency.