Business: meaning, definitions and examples

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business

 

[ หˆbษชznษชs ]

Context #1 | Noun

world of commerce

Business refers to the activities involved in buying and selling goods or services for profit. It can also encompass the management and operation of a company or organization.

Synonyms

commerce, industry, trade

Examples of usage

  • Her father runs a successful business selling handmade jewelry.
  • The local bakery is a family-owned business that has been around for generations.
Context #2 | Noun

occupation or profession

Business can also refer to one's occupation or profession, especially when it involves administrative or managerial tasks.

Synonyms

career, job, profession

Examples of usage

  • She studied business administration in college and now works as a manager in a multinational corporation.
  • His father is in the real estate business, buying and selling properties.
Context #3 | Noun

matter or concern

In a broader sense, business can refer to any matter, concern, or activity that needs to be dealt with or attended to.

Synonyms

concern, issue, matter

Examples of usage

  • It's none of your business what I do in my free time.
  • Let's get down to business and discuss the details of the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "business" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น negรณcios

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅเคฏเคตเคธเคพเคฏ

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 negocios

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์—…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obchod

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obchod

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ•†ไธš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ posel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐskipti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะธะทะฝะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ–แƒœแƒ”แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ biznes

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ negocios

Etymology

The word 'business' originated from the Old English word 'bisignes' which meant 'care, anxiety, occupation'. Over time, it evolved to encompass commercial activities and professional endeavors. The concept of business has been integral to human societies throughout history, driving economic growth and innovation.

See also: bus, bust.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #166, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.