English · Word Candidate

entrepreneurship

/ˌɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜːʃɪp/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: entrepreneurships

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The art or science of innovation and risk-taking for profit in business.

Noun

Examples

It is an example of what real entrepreneurship can do on the railway, but sadly there are not many other examples. Most of the private sector businesses in rail are simply 'gaming' the system, trying to outdo or outthink the regulator and the Government in order to generate profit.

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

Meaning · English

The quality of being an entrepreneur.

Noun

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “entrepreneurship” mean?

The art or science of innovation and risk-taking for profit in business.

Is “entrepreneurship” formal or informal?

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

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