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What is another word for Enterprise? – 351 Enterprise Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    venture business company firm organization undertaking project initiative endeavor effort attempt pursuit quest mission campaign operation activity endeavor enterprise firm corporation establishment institution concern venture undertaking scheme proposal plan program strategy tactic approach method procedure policy practice custom tradition habit routine undertaking project task job assignment duty responsibility chore activity action deed feat achievement accomplishment attainment success triumph victory conquest win gain profit benefit advantage improvement enhancement development growth expansion increase augmentation enlargement magnification amplification escalation intensification venture endeavor undertaking initiative project scheme proposal plan program strategy tactic approach method procedure policy practice custom tradition habit routine

    Meaning of Enterprise

    A business or organization, or a difficult or ambitious project or undertaking.

    Definitions

    • A business or organization, especially a small one
    • A difficult or ambitious project or undertaking
    • The willingness to take bold action, or a quality of adventurous spirit

    Etymology of Enterprise

    The word "enterprise" originated from the Old French word "entreprise", which is derived from the verb "entreprendre", meaning "to undertake"
    The verb "entreprendre" is a combination of "entre", meaning "between" or "among", and "prendre", meaning "to take"
    Historically, the word "enterprise" referred to a bold or daring undertaking, and over time, its meaning expanded to include business or commercial ventures

    Example Uses

    • The company is a successful enterprise with a diverse range of products and services
    • She started her own enterprise, a small bakery, and it quickly became popular in the town
    • The space exploration program is a massive enterprise that requires significant funding and resources
    • He showed great enterprise in starting his own business from scratch

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    inactivity idleness laziness lethargy apathy indifference inertia stagnation decline decrease reduction contraction diminution curtailment restriction prohibition ban taboo inaction passivity resignation surrender abandonment relinquishment cessation termination conclusion finale end finish inaction dormancy hibernation quiescence repose rest sleep torpor stagnation retrogression regression deterioration decadence decline degeneration decomposition putrefaction rot ruin destruction devastation desolation annihilation extinction obliteration eradication elimination removal excision extraction deletion

    Related Nouns

    business company firm organization venture project initiative endeavor effort attempt pursuit quest mission campaign operation activity institution establishment concern corporation partnership association alliance coalition consortium syndicate trust cartel monopoly industry sector market economy trade commerce exchange transaction deal agreement contract treaty pact covenant bond obligation commitment promise vow oath pledge engagement undertaking task job assignment duty responsibility chore function role position post office appointment situation circumstance condition state status situation circumstance environment setting context framework structure system network hierarchy chain ladder sequence series procession parade cavalcade pageant spectacle display exhibition show presentation demonstration performance production manufacture construction creation invention innovation discovery exploration investigation research study analysis examination inspection scrutiny review appraisal evaluation assessment judgment verdict decision ruling sentence finding conclusion outcome result consequence effect impact influence impression sensation perception awareness consciousness knowledge understanding insight intuition instinct feeling emotion passion enthusiasm zeal ardor fervor energy drive motivation incentive stimulus impulse urge desire aspiration ambition goal objective target aim purpose intention plan scheme proposal program strategy tactic approach method procedure policy practice custom tradition habit routine

    Related Verbs

    manage direct conduct operate run administer govern regulate control supervise oversee coordinate organize plan scheme propose program strategize approach