enterprise

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Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
  2. noun an organization created for business ventures
  3. noun readiness to embark on bold new ventures

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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Synonyms

endeavor, endeavour

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