The long Con

Data:
(n) Aggregation of numbers with little or no intrinsic value. Highly prized and sought after by collectors.

PowerPoint:
(n) the obfuscation of thought through typeface and animation.

Workstation:
(n) A device for the increase of productivity, equipped with diversions and distractions enabling the effective use of time gained.

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Analysis:
(v) Extracting meaning from data. The practitioners of analysis are an arcane sect calling themselves analysts, reputed to be direct descendants of the alchemists of old. cf Alchemy.

Delegate:
(v) The deftly executed pass of a career limiting project.

Manager:
(n) One who can manage. Ant. worker.

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