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Terminology

The CX industry does love an acronym. Need a quick, reliable explanation of contact centre terminology? Our Definitions section offers clear, jargon-free explanations of the terms and acronyms used every day in customer contact. From metrics like AHT and ASA to technologies such as IVR and VoIP, these concise guides help you understand what each concept means, why it matters, and how it fits into the bigger picture. Ideal for newcomers and seasoned professionals alike, this collection makes complex ideas easy to grasp and share.

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What Is the Erlang C Formula?

What Is the Erlang C Formula?

What Is Work at Home (WaH)?

What Is Work at Home (WaH)?

What Is Side-by-Side (SBS) Coaching?

What Is Side-by-Side (SBS) Coaching?

What Is a Data Access Form (DAF)?

What Is a Data Access Form (DAF)?

What Is Rest Day Overtime (RDOT)?

What Is Rest Day Overtime (RDOT)?

What Is Manufacturer’s Serial Number (MSN)?

What Is Manufacturer’s Serial Number (MSN)?

What Is Business as Usual (BAU)?

What Is Business as Usual (BAU)?

What Is Response Time When New (RTWN)?

What Is Response Time When New (RTWN)?

What Is Real-Time Floor Monitoring (RTFM)?

What Is Real-Time Floor Monitoring (RTFM)?

What Is a Job Offer (JO)?

What Is a Job Offer (JO)?

What Is a Team Leader (TL)?

What Is a Team Leader (TL)?

What Is DNIS?

What Is DNIS?

What Is DPA?

What Is DPA?

What Is CPA?

What Is CPA?

The Meaning of ACR in Outbound Call Centre

The Meaning of ACR in Outbound Call Centre

What Is a CTO? – With a CTO Job Description

What Is a CTO? – With a CTO Job Description

What is the Meaning of EOS?

What is the Meaning of EOS?

What is Service Recovery – With Examples

What is Service Recovery – With Examples

The Phonetic Alphabet and How it Improves Customer Service

The Phonetic Alphabet and How it Improves Customer Service

Contact Centre Jargon and Terminologies

Contact Centre Jargon and Terminologies

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