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businesses

/ˈbɪz.nɪ.sɪz/
Meanings

  • A commercial organization or enterprise.

    - "Apple Inc."
    - "Microsoft Corporation"
    - "Google LLC"
Rhymes
Words rhyming with businesses
enterprises , companies , applies , surprises
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. business () : A commercial organization or enterprise.

  2. business (Old English) : An activity or occupation.

Variants
List of all variants of businesses that leads to same result
business , businesses , stage business , big business , big businesses , land-office business , land-office businesses , monkey business , monkey businesses , show business , show businesses , stage businesses
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

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

The word 'business' comes from the Middle English word 'desyn' or 'diseni', meaning 'a plan' or 'an enterprise'. Over time, the meaning of 'business' evolved to refer specifically to commercial organizations or enterprises.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the term 'business' is derived from the Old English word 'desyn', which means 'a plan' or 'an enterprise'?

  2. Did you know that the first known use of the term 'business' to refer specifically to commercial activities or transactions dates back to the late 1500s in Middle English texts?

  3. Did you know that the term 'business' has been used in various forms and contexts throughout history, including as a verb meaning 'to engage in commercial activities or transactions', as a noun meaning 'the operations or activities involved in the buying and selling of goods and services', and even as a metaphor meaning 'the economic or financial interests or concerns of an individual or organization'.?

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
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The term 'business' has a rich cultural significance, particularly in Western societies. The pursuit of 'business' has long been associated with wealth creation, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The term 'business' is also commonly used to refer to the practices and methods employed by organizations to achieve their goals, whether these goals relate to profit, social impact, or other objectives. In short, the term 'business' carries a complex and multifaceted cultural significance, reflecting the diverse and evolving nature of economic activity and organizational practice.

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