ENTERPRISE


Meaning of ENTERPRISE in English

■ noun

1》 a project or undertaking, especially a bold one.

↘bold resourcefulness.

2》 a business or company.

Derivatives

~r noun

Origin

ME: from OFr., 'something undertaken', feminine past participle (used asnoun) of entreprendre , based on L. prendere , prehendere 'to take'.

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