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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In 1993, after the fall of the Soviet Union, President Clinton changed the station from an all-NASA enterprise to one that gathered in the Russians as well as 13 other partner nations, including Canada, Japan, and members of the European Space Agency.
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
Different industries and enterprises may have different background screening needs — some more complex than others.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
According to Accenture’s 2025 Pulse of Change report, 27% of organizations are already investing in AI agents across multiple parts of their enterprises, signifying the real value AI is creating.
—Daniel Kendzior, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Following her passing, flags will be flown at half-mast for 30 days at government offices, state enterprises, and educational institutions, and government officials have been asked to wear mourning attire for a year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
Different industries and enterprises may have different background screening needs — some more complex than others.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
According to Accenture’s 2025 Pulse of Change report, 27% of organizations are already investing in AI agents across multiple parts of their enterprises, signifying the real value AI is creating.
—Daniel Kendzior, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Following her passing, flags will be flown at half-mast for 30 days at government offices, state enterprises, and educational institutions, and government officials have been asked to wear mourning attire for a year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Enterprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enterprise. Accessed 3 Nov. 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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