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companies

/ˈkʌmp(ə)niz/

Meanings
  • noun

    A group of individuals or organizations that own or operate one or more common businesses and share profits and losses.

    - "Microsoft, Apple, and Google are some of the largest companies in the tech industry."
    - "Many small businesses form companies to reduce their taxes."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkʌmpəniz/



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Synonyms

fellowship , friendship , mateship , association , companionship , fellowship , organization , society , corporation , attend , escort , go with , fornicate , have sex , make love
Rhymes
Words rhyming with companies
companion , accompaniment , campaign , mansion
Variants
List of all variants of companies that leads to same result
companies , company , companied , companying , blank check companies , blank check company , finance companies , finance company , growth companies , growth company , holding companies , holding company , investment companies , investment company , joint-stock companies , joint-stock company , livery companies , livery company , special purpose acquisition companies , special purpose acquisition company
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

companies, company's, companionable


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

The word 'company' originated from the Middle English word 'compaignie', which meant 'the keeping of another; society; companionship'. It later came to mean 'a group of people who travel together' and then 'a business in which several persons associate'.


Trivia
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  1. The world's largest company by revenue is Walmart.

  2. The first company was formed in Venice, Italy, in 1332.

  3. The word 'company' appears in the Bible 21 times.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. Corporation: A legal entity that is created by filing articles of incorporation. Companies can raise capital through the sale of stock and are taxed separately from their owners.

  2. Limited Liability Company (LLC): A type of company that provides personal liability protection to its owners, but is taxed like a partnership or sole proprietorship.


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.

Throughout history, companies have played a significant role in shaping our world. They have brought about technological advancements, created jobs, and driven economic growth. In literature, companies have been portrayed as symbols of power and success, as well as sources of conflict and corruption. In art and music, companies have been depicted in various ways, from the iconic Coca-Cola sign to the Beatles' 'Company' song.

How to Memorize "companies"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of people working together in an office or factory.
    - Visualize a logo or brand name that represents a company.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'company' with 'business' or 'corporation'.
    - Think of a group of individuals or organizations working together.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'C-O-M-P-A-N-I-E' to remember 'Company' - 'Com'panion, 'Pan'el of business owners, 'An'nual reports, 'I'nvestment, 'E'mployees


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