expression of interest

Initial intent declaration

An expression of interest is a formal but non-binding statement indicating willingness to participate in something—typically a job, contract, project, or business opportunity.

Organizations invite expressions of interest to gauge potential applicants before launching a full selection process: The council called for expressions of interest from developers.

Often abbreviated EOI.

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notice · shortlisting · approach · first move · letter · inquiry · submission · willingness · gesture · proposal · communication · wink · batting eyelashes · come-hither look · consideration · glance · declaration · gaze

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level of commitment

expression of interestbinding agreement

Enforceable mutual commitment

firm commitment · binding offer · contractual obligation · letter of intent · memorandum of understanding

direction of intent

expression of interestrejection

Denial of acceptance

refusal · decline · withdrawal · declination · pass

engagement level

expression of interestno response

Absence of reply

silence · indifference · disengagement · radio silence · apathy

Family

expression, express, expressions, expressed, expressing, expressive, expressively, expressiveness, expressible

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