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enterprise

The correct spelling is enterprise.

How to pronounce enterprise

/ˈɛntɚˌpɹaɪz/
noun

IPA: /ˈɛntɚˌpɹaɪz/

Say it like: Ent-erp-ris-e

The correct spelling is enterprise. A company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor. For example: "A micro-enterprise is defined as a business having 5 or fewer employees and a low seed capital."

Usage Examples

A micro-enterprise is defined as a business having 5 or fewer employees and a low seed capital.

Biosphere 2 was a scientific enterprise aimed at the exploration of the complex web of interactions within life systems.

He has shown great enterprise throughout his early career.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor.
  2. 2.An undertaking, venture, or project, especially a daring and courageous one.
  3. 3.A willingness to undertake new or risky projects; energy and initiative.
  4. 4.Active participation in projects.

verb

  1. 1.To undertake an enterprise, or something hazardous or difficult.
  2. 2.To undertake; to begin and attempt to perform; to venture upon.
  3. 3.To treat with hospitality; to entertain.

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