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businesslike
[ biz-nis-lahyk ]
/ ˈbɪz nɪsˌlaɪk /
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adjective
conforming to, attending to, or characteristic of business.
efficient, practical, or realistic.
capable but unenthusiastic.
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British Dictionary definitions for businesslike
businesslike
/ (ˈbɪznɪsˌlaɪk) /
adjective
efficient and methodical
earnest or severe
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