Articles - 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.

What is Bluetooth?
hot desk
What is a Hot Desk?
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What is Emotional Intelligence?
emoji
What is an Emoji?
What is a Cold Call?
status sign
What is an Agent Status Code?
What is Average Speed of Answer?
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What is a Customer Journey Map?
social media
What is Social Customer Service?
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What is Overflow?
mute microphone
What is Mute?
What is a Remote Agent?
What is a Wrap-Up Code?
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What is a Blended Agent?
intranet
What is an Intranet?
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What is Customer Relationship Management (CRM)?
star rating
How Do You Define Great Customer Service?
available
What is Available Time?
What is Average Talk Time?
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What is an Invisible Queue?
What is Next Generation Workforce Optimisation?
What is Hosted Call Recording?