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   enterprise

   /ˈɛntəprʌɪz/

   noun

   • 1. a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one: "a joint enterprise between French and Japanese companies" Similar undertakingendeavourventurepursuitexerciseactivityoperationexploitmissiondeedactactionmovemeasuretaskbusinessaffairproceedingschemeplanplan of actionprogrammecampaignprojectproposalpropositionsuggestionideaconceptioninformal:caperwheeze
   • ▪ initiative and resourcefulness: "success came quickly, thanks to a mixture of talent, enterprise, and luck" Similar initiativeresourcefulnessresourceimaginationimaginativenessingenuityinventivenessoriginalitycreativityquick-wittednessclevernessnative wittalentabilitycapabilityspiritspiritednessenthusiasmdynamismleadershipdrivezestdashambitionambitiousnessenergyvervevigourvitalityboldnessdaringspirit of adventureaudacitycourageintrepidityinformal:gumptionget-up-and-gogopushoomphpizzazzpepzipvimOpposite unimaginativenessfecklessness
   • 2. a business or company: "a state-owned enterprise" Similar businesscompanyfirm(commercial) undertakingventureorganizationoperationconcernindustrycorporationestablishmenthouseshopofficebureauagencyfranchisepracticepartnershipconsortiumcooperativeconglomerategroupcombinesyndicateinformal:outfitset-up
   • ▪ entrepreneurial economic activity: "an economic environment which encourages enterprise"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, ‘something undertaken’, feminine past participle (used as a noun) of entreprendre, based on Latin prendere, prehendere ‘to take’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. enterpriser noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENTERPRISE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   an organization, esp. a business, or a difficult and important plan, esp. one that will earn money: [ U ] private enterprise. [ C ] The road is bordered by shopping centers, restaurants, retail outlets, and other commercial enterprises.

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   Jun 15, 2024 · The meaning of ENTERPRISE is a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky. How to use enterprise in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryENTERPRISE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   an organization, esp. a business, or a difficult and important plan, esp. one that will earn money: [ U ] private enterprise. [ C ] The road is bordered by shopping centers, restaurants, retail outlets, and other commercial enterprises.

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   Enterprise definition: a project undertaken or to be undertaken, especially one that is important or difficult or that requires boldness or energy. See examples of ENTERPRISE used in a sentence.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › enterpriseEnterprise - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of enterprise. noun. a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness) “he had doubts about the whole enterprise ” synonyms: endeavor, endeavour. see more. noun. an organization created for business ventures. “a growing enterprise must have a bold leader” see more. noun.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishenterprise noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of enterprise noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENTERPRISE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An enterprise is something new, difficult, or important that you do or try to do. ...the first Director of such a novel enterprise. Horse breeding is indeed a risky enterprise. Synonyms: venture, operation, project, adventure More Synonyms of enterprise. 3. uncountable noun.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryENTERPRISE definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   ENTERPRISE meaning: 1. a business or organization: 2. a difficult and important plan: 3. the quality of being…. Learn more.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › enterpriseenterprise | meaning of enterprise in Longman Dictionary of ...

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    enterprise meaning, definition, what is enterprise: a company, organization, or business: Learn more.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › enterpriseEnterprise Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    ENTERPRISE meaning: 1 : a project or activity that involves many people and that is often difficult; 2 : a business organization.