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enterprise

1

[ en-ter-prahyz ]

noun

  1. a project undertaken or to be undertaken, especially one that is important or difficult or that requires boldness or energy:

    To keep the peace is a difficult enterprise.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. a plan for such a project.
  3. participation or engagement in such projects:

    Our country was formed by the enterprise of resolute men and women.

  4. boldness or readiness in undertaking; adventurous spirit; ingenuity.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  5. a company organized for commercial purposes; business firm.
  6. none Enterprise. Military. the first nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier, commissioned in 1961, with a displacement of 89,000 tons (80,723 metric tons) and eight reactors.
  7. none Enterprise. U.S. Aerospace. the first space shuttle, used for atmospheric flight and landing tests.


adjective

  1. intended for use or consumption by a business firm rather than a consumer:

    enterprise security; enterprise software.

Enterprise

2

[ en-ter-prahyz ]

noun

  1. a city in southern Alabama.

enterprise

/ ˈɛԳəˌɪ /

noun

  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
    1. initiative in business
    2. ( as modifier )

      the enterprise culture

  4. a business unit; a company or firm
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԳٱˌ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of enterprise1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Middle French, noun use of feminine of entrepris (past participle of entreprendre “to undertake”), from Latin inter- inter- + prehēnsus, prēnsus, past participle of prehendere, prēndere “to grasp, seize,” equivalent to pre- pre- + -hendere “to grasp”
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of enterprise1

C15: from Old French entreprise (n), from entreprendre from entre- between (from Latin: inter- ) + prendre to take, from Latin prehendere to grasp
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Idioms and Phrases

see free enterprise .
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Example Sentences

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What’s more, we are all distracted by political attacks that threaten the existence of the research enterprise.

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And state-linked enterprises have been buying up stocks in what appears to be a move to stabilise the market.

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Hitler argued that the economic interests of capitalism were best served by the destruction of Germany's parliamentary system: "Private enterprise cannot be maintained in the age of democracy."

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The same fate, she suspects, could befall the "Girls Gone Bible" enterprise.

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In an recent interview, he admitted he was running his enterprises "with great difficulty," adding "Frankly, I can't believe I'm here doing this."

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