enterprise

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 Translations

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[edit] Pronunciation

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[edit] Etymology

From Middle French enterprise. ME < OFr entreprise < feminine past participle of entreprendre (“‘to undertake’”) < entre (“‘in between’”) + prendre < Latin prehendere, see prehensile

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enterprise (plural enterprises)

1. a company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor

   The government sponsored enterprises (GSEs) are a group of financial services corporations which have been created by the United States Congress.

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

2. an undertaking 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.

3. a willingness to undertake new or risky projects; energy and initiative

   He has shown great enterprise throughout his early career.

4. an active participation in projects

[edit] Synonyms

• initiative

[edit] Derived terms

• enterprising
• commercial enterprise
• scientific enterprise

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