enterprise
noun
en·ter·prise
ˈen-tər-ˌprīz 
ˈen-tə-ˌprīz
1
: a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
2
a
: a unit of economic organization or activity
especially
: a business organization
b
: a systematic purposeful activity
agriculture is the main economic enterprise among these people
3
: readiness to engage in daring or difficult action : initiative
showed great enterprise in dealing with the crisis
Examples of enterprise in a Sentence
Moving the drilling rig offshore was a costly enterprise.
Agriculture is the main economic enterprise among these people.
When he purchased the company it was a thriving commercial enterprise.
He was criticized for his lack of enterprise in dealing with the crisis.
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It was based on broader strategic considerations related to the overall direction and competitiveness of our athletics enterprise in a rapidly changing environment.
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Fifty-three percent of enterprises report implementing AI-specific tools, and 39% plan to expand AI/ML skills.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
His decision to equip local managers with enterprise ChatGPT has helped frontline staff prepare faster for upcoming events in their communities, for example.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Our enterprise valuation estimates measure a control sale price, instead of a limited partnership transaction.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Fifty-three percent of enterprises report implementing AI-specific tools, and 39% plan to expand AI/ML skills.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
His decision to equip local managers with enterprise ChatGPT has helped frontline staff prepare faster for upcoming events in their communities, for example.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Our enterprise valuation estimates measure a control sale price, instead of a limited partnership transaction.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enterprise
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“Enterprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enterprise. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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enterprise
noun
en·ter·prise
ˈent-ə(r)-ˌprīz
1
: a difficult, complicated, or risky project or undertaking
2
: readiness to engage in daring or difficult action
showed great enterprise in the face of danger
3
: a business organization
enterpriser
noun
-ˌprī-zər
Legal Definition
enterprise
noun
en·ter·prise
ˈen-tər-ˌprīz
: an economic organization or activity
especially
: a business organization
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