enterprise
Pronunciation: /ˈɛntəˌpɹaɪz/
The English word “enterprise” has 7 meanings listed here.
noun
- A company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor.
- An undertaking, venture, or project, especially a daring and courageous one.
- A willingness to undertake new or risky projects; energy and initiative.
- Active participation in projects.
verb
Etymology
From Old French via Middle English and Middle French entreprise, feminine past participle of entreprendre (“to undertake”), from entre (“in between”) + prendre (“to take”), from Latin inter + prehendō, see prehensile.
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