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enterprise definition

en·ter·prise (ent′ər prīz′)

noun

  1. an undertaking; project; specif.,
    1. a bold, difficult, dangerous, or important undertaking
    2. a business venture or company
  2. willingness to undertake new or risky projects; energy and initiative
  3. active participation in projects

Etymology: ME < OFr entreprise < fem. pp. of entreprendre, to undertake < entre- (L inter), in, between + prendre < L prehendere: see prehensile

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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