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business

/ˈbɪd.nəs/
Meanings
  • noun

    The activities involved in the production, distribution, and sale of goods and services.

    - "He started a new business selling handmade jewelry."
    - "The company's business model is based on providing high-quality customer service."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈbɪd.nəs/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with business
entice , nice , vice , ice , priest , least , cease , peace
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. businessman () : A man who owns or operates a business.

  2. businesswoman () : A woman who owns or operates a business.

Variants
List of all variants of business that leads to same result
business , businesses , stage business , business administration , business card , business cards , business class , business cycle , business cycles , business end , business ends , business suit , business suits , business-to-business , business as usual , business community
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

busineses, doing business, businesses's, businesslike

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French des bisignis, from bisignier, to be busy, from bi- 'two' + signare 'to mark' or signifier 'to show, sign'.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. The first business transaction occurred around 2.6 million years ago when early humans traded animal skins for tools.

  2. The world's first corporation was established in 1212 in Italy and was called a 'commenda'.

Related Concepts
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  1. entrepreneurship: The ability to identify opportunities and create new businesses.

  2. corporation: A large business organized as a single entity.

  3. marketing: The activities involved in promoting and selling a business's products or services.

Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities

  1. Lancaster and Columbia have plenty of history apart from the Civil War, of course. For example, Lancaster was home to F. W. Woolworth's first successful 5&10 and Milton S. Hershey's first successful candy "business".

    - {it}Lancaster New Era{/it},2 July 1996

  2. Such high attrition means that most of the dot-coms here today will be gone tomorrow. The "business" environment is already harsh, and competition is growing.

    - Ann Thayer,{it}Chemical & Engineering News{/it},5 June 2000

  3. The Sun may never set, but air temperatures can plummet to -4 degrees Fahrenheit, and blinding snowstorms appear without warning. Sunbathing here can be risky "business": even huddled in our parkas and boots, the members of our expedition live under the constant threat of frostbite and hypothermia.

    - Terrie M. Williams,{it}Natural History{/it},October 2003

  4. {it}Forever Odd{/it} is a direct sequel to 2003's {it}Odd Thomas{/it}, the book in which we were introduced to the title character, a young man who can see the dead. They can't talk to him, but they can nudge him in the direction they want, which is usually to help them tidy up some unfinished "business" from when they were alive.

    - Charles De Lint,{it}Fantasy & Science Fiction{/it},May 2006
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature and art, 'business' often represents success, ambition, and the pursuit of wealth. In music, 'business' can refer to the hustle and grind required to make a living or achieve success.

How to Memorize "business"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a busy marketplace with people buying and selling goods and services.
    - Visualize a corporation with a boardroom table and executives making important decisions.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'business' with success, wealth, and ambition.
    - Link 'business' with the hustle and grind of making a living.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember 'Buy Ice Cream Every Night' to help remember the definition of 'business'.

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