enterprise
noun
a project undertaken or to be undertaken, especially one that is important or difficult or that requires boldness or energy.
enterprises
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pluralof enterprise.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The team also sees more spending on AI infrastructure as enterprises consolidate vendors and cut IT budgets.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
Sometimes referred to as prize draws or pay-to-enter competitions, these enterprises work by selling a set number of entries to a draw, often for a cash prize.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Trump, a former real estate magnate who promotes family enterprises at every opportunity, told Martin that Doonbeg was "one of the greatest courses in the world".
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
Morgan was at the center of a web of banks and industrial enterprises that exerted unprecedented control over the country’s commerce.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
If he had been considered generous, the present King of Spain would not have engaged in or successfully carried out so many enterprises.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
