enterprises
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enterprises noun
- A company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor.“A micro-enterprise is defined as a business having 5 or fewer employees and a low seed capital.”
- An undertaking, venture, or project, especially a daring and courageous one.“Biosphere 2 was a scientific enterprise aimed at the exploration of the complex web of interactions within life systems.”
- A willingness to undertake new or risky projects; energy and initiative.“He has shown great enterprise throughout his early career.”
- Active participation in projects.
Verb
enterprises verb
- To undertake an enterprise, or something hazardous or difficult.
- To undertake; to begin and attempt to perform; to venture upon.
- To treat with hospitality; to entertain.
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initiativeenterprisingnessgo-aheadendeavorendeavouraffiliatesagenciesattemptsbodiesbusinessbusinessesbusinessmencarriedcarrierscompaniescompany
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