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Definition enterprise in British English

enterprise noun

noun
/ˈentə(r)ˌpraɪz/
1

a large or important project, especially one that is new or different

Example

They are involved in an exciting scientific enterprise.

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1.1

the ability to think of new ideas and make them succeed

Example

Carlson showed extraordinary enterprise for such an inexperienced manager.

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Example

Euro Disney is a much smaller enterprise than its American counterparts.

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2.1

the activity of creating businesses and managing them

Example

The country needs a government that works to encourage enterprise.

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Definition enterprise in British English