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   tender

   /ˈtɛndə/

   adjective

   • 1. showing gentleness, kindness, and affection: "he was being so kind and tender" Similar caringkindkindlykind-heartedsoft-heartedtender-heartedcompassionatesympatheticwarmwarm-heartedfeelingfatherlymotherlymaternalgentlemildbenevolentgenerousgivinghumanesusceptiblevulnerableinformal:touchy-feelyaffectionatefondlovingemotionalwarmgentlesoftamorousadoringamatoryinformal:lovey-doveyromanticsentimentalemotionalemotivetouchingmovingpoignantevocativeinformal:soppyOpposite hard-heartedcallousunsympathetic
   • ▪ solicitous of: archaic "be tender of a lady's reputation"
   • 2. (of food) easy to cut or chew; not tough: "tender green beans" Similar easily chewednot toughchewablesoftedibleeatablesucculentjuicyripetenderizedOpposite toughleathery
   • 3. (of a part of the body) sensitive to pain: "the pale, tender skin of her forearm" Similar sorepainfulsensitiveinflamedrawredchafedhurtingachingthrobbingsmartingstingingburningirritatedbruisedwoundedinjured
   • ▪ (of a plant) easily injured by severe weather and therefore needing protection: "pelargoniums are colourful but tender plants" Similar delicateeasily damagedfragilebreakablefrailOpposite hardy
   • ▪ requiring tact or careful handling: "the issue of conscription was a particularly tender one" Similar difficultdelicatetrickyawkwardproblematictroublesometicklishcontroversialemotiveinformal:stickyOpposite uncontroversialstraightforward
   • 4. young, inexperienced, or vulnerable: "he started sailing at the tender age of ten" Similar youngyouthfulearlyimpressionableinexperiencedimmatureunsophisticatedunseasonedjuvenilecallowgreenrawinformal:wet behind the earsOpposite advanced
   • 5. (of a ship) leaning or readily inclined to roll in response to the wind.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French tendre, from Latin tener ‘tender, delicate’.

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   Jun 16, 2024 · A tender is an invitation for a company to bid on a project. In investing, a tender offer is used in stock buybacks and in response to a takeover.

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   Jun 19, 2024 · A tender, also known as an invitation to tender, a request for tender or a bid, is a formal, structured process for procuring goods or services. A tender can come in many forms and sizes, depending on the preferences of the buyer and the level of detail required to make an informed contract award.

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   4 days ago · A tender is a formal proposal or request issued by a company, and sometimes government, to suppliers. Generally, the issuance of tender is a call for the suppliers to bid for the supply of a specific project, product or service.

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   Jun 5, 2024 · Tendering is a process where local or central government authorities need to procure a good or service, and market a contract notice in the form of tender. Bidder organisations are required to submit a tender (often called ITT, bid or proposal), offering their total price on the contract and responding to quality questions.

6. procurementtactics.com › procurement-tenderProcurement Tender — The Ultimate Guide of 2024

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   Jun 19, 2024 · Procurement tendering is the process wherein organization invite suppliers to submit their proposals or bids for a project. Procurement tender is significant within the procurement procedure as it presents businesses with the chance to acquire suitable suppliers.

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   Jun 5, 2024 · Key Terms and Abbreviations in Procurement. Explore the key terms, abbreviations, and acronyms in procurement. The Procurement Glossary gives short and simple answers for procurement professionals. Tell Me More. Updated: Jun 5, 2024. Terms used in procurement can be pretty complex. There are many concepts to familiarize oneself with.

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   Jun 11, 2024 · What is the Procurement Process, and How Long Does it Take? The procurement process encompasses the entire method by which organizations acquire goods and services to meet their needs. This process is fundamental to business operations, ensuring that companies can secure the necessary resources efficiently and cost-effectively.