enterprising

adjective

en·​ter·​pris·​ing ˈen-tər-ˌprī-ziŋ How to pronounce enterprising (audio)
ˈen-tə-ˌprī-
: marked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act
an enterprising young reporter

Examples of enterprising in a Sentence

As an enterprising young reporter, she covered many important stories. the company is claiming that there will be huge financial rewards for enterprising sales representatives
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Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of enterprising was in 1601

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“Enterprising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enterprising. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

enterprising

adjective
en·​ter·​pris·​ing ˈent-ə(r)-ˌprī-ziŋ How to pronounce enterprising (audio)
: bold, active, and energetic in undertaking or experimenting

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