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   En·ter·prise

   /ˈen(t)ərˌprīz/

   

   noun

   • 1. a project or undertaking, typically one that is difficult or requires effort: "a joint enterprise between French and Japanese companies" Similar undertakingendeavorventurepursuitexerciseactivityoperationexploitmissiondeedactactionmovemeasuretaskbusinessaffairproceedingschemeplanplan of actionprogramcampaignprojectproposalpropositionsuggestionideaconceptioninformal:caperwheeze
   • ▪ initiative and resourcefulness: "success came quickly, thanks to a mixture of talent, enterprise, and luck" Similar initiativeresourcefulnessresourceimaginationimaginativenessingenuityinventivenessoriginalitycreativityquick-wittednessclevernessnative wittalentabilitycapabilityspiritspiritednessenthusiasmdynamismleadershipdrivezestdashambitionambitiousnessenergyvervevigorvitalityboldnessdaringspirit of adventureaudacitycourageintrepidityinformal:gumptionget-up-and-gogopushoomphpizzazzpepzipvimOpposite unimaginativenessfecklessness
   • 2. a business or company: "a state-owned enterprise" Similar businesscompanyfirm(commercial) undertakingventureorganizationoperationconcernindustrycorporationestablishmenthouseshopofficebureauagencyfranchisepracticepartnershipconsortiumcooperativeconglomerategroupcombinesyndicateinformal:outfitsetup
   • ▪ 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. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › enterpriseEnterprise - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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. readiness to embark on bold new ventures.

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

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   enterprise noun (BUSINESS) Add to word list. C1 [ C or U ] an organization, especially a business, or a difficult and important plan, especially one that will earn money: commercial enterprise Don't forget this is a commercial enterprise - we're here to make money.

4. 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.

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

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   noun. uk / ˈentəpraɪz / us. enterprise noun (BUSINESS) Add to word list. a business or organization: a state-owned enterprise. enterprise noun (PLAN) a difficult and important plan: Putting on the concert will be a joint enterprise between the two schools. enterprise noun (QUALITY)

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

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   2 days ago · 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. Enterprise is the activity of managing companies and businesses and starting new ones.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › enterpriseEnterprise - definition of enterprise by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a project or undertaking, esp one that requires boldness or effort. 2. participation in such projects. 3. readiness to embark on new ventures; boldness and energy. 4. (Commerce) a. initiative in business. b. ( as modifier ): the enterprise culture. 5. (Commerce) a business unit; a company or firm.

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

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   1. [count] : a project or activity that involves many people and that is often difficult. Moving the drilling rig offshore was a costly enterprise. a criminal enterprise. Agriculture is the main economic enterprise among these people. 2. [count] : a business organization. When he purchased the company it was a thriving commercial enterprise.