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Business

/ˈbɪd.nəs/

A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.

📖 Definitions of "Business"

noun
  1. 1

    A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.

    "I was left my father's business."

  2. 2

    A person's occupation, work, or trade.

    "He is in the motor and insurance businesses."

  3. 3

    Commercial, industrial, or professional activity.

    "He's such a poor cook, I can't believe he's still in business!"

  4. 4

    The volume or amount of commercial trade.

    "Business has been slow lately."

adjective
  1. 1

    Of, to, pertaining to or utilized for purposes of conducting trade, commerce, governance, advocacy or other professional purposes.

    "Please do not use this phone for personal calls; it is a business phone."

  2. 2

    Professional, businesslike, having concern for good business practice.

  3. 3

    Supporting business, conducive to the conduct of business.

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