English · Word Candidate

enterprise

/ˈɛntəˌpɹaɪz/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: enterprises · enterprising · enterprised

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

công ty, doanh nghiệp, tổ chức hoặc nỗ lực có mục đích

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Noun

Examples

The government sponsored enterprises (GSEs) are a group of financial services corporations which have been created by the United States Congress.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An undertaking, venture, or project, especially a daring and courageous one.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một dự án, doanh nghiệp hoặc dự án, đặc biệt là một dự án táo bạo và can đảm

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Noun

Examples

Biosphere 2 was a scientific enterprise aimed at the exploration of the complex web of interactions within life systems.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To undertake an enterprise, or something hazardous or difficult.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khởi đầu một việc khó khăn hoặc nguy hiểm

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Verb

Examples

Charles Mordaunt Earl of Peterborow[…], with only 280 horse and 950 foot , enterprised and accomplished the Conquest of Valentia

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To undertake; to begin and attempt to perform; to venture upon.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khởi đầu và cố gắng thực hiện

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Verb

Examples

The business must be enterprised this night.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “enterprise” mean?

A company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor.

Is “enterprise” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.