Biz: meaning, definitions and examples

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biz

 

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Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business sector

The term 'biz' is an informal abbreviation of 'business'. It typically refers to the commercial aspect of activities that involve trade, services, or any economic exchanges. In modern usage, 'biz' is commonly employed in casual conversations, particularly among entrepreneurs and in media discussions about the economy. The word encapsulates various sectors, including corporate enterprises, startups, and small businesses, making it a versatile term within the business community.

Synonyms

business, commerce, industry

Examples of usage

  • She works in the tech biz.
  • The fashion biz is very competitive.
  • I started my own biz last year.

Translations

Translations of the word "biz" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น negรณcio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเคœเคผเคจเฅ‡เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geschรคft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bisnis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะทะฝะตั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ biznes

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ“ใ‚ธใƒใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท affaires

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ negocio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„์ฆˆ๋‹ˆ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ byznys

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ biznis

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ•†ไธš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poslovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐskipti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะธะทะฝะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ–แƒœแƒ”แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ biznes

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ negocio

Etymology

The term 'biz' is derived from the word 'business', which comes from the Middle English word 'busyness', meaning 'care, anxiety, or occupation'. Over time, the term evolved in usage and began to signify the realm of commercial activities and professions. 'Biz' emerged in the late 20th century as informal slang, particularly within the entrepreneurial community. Its use has expanded in contemporary culture, often appearing in casual discussions surrounding startups, corporate practices, and economic strategies. The abbreviation 'biz' encapsulates the evolving nature of modern business practices, emphasizing agility and efficiency in communication, especially in informal settings.