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Businesslike: meaning, definitions and examples

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businesslike

 

[ ˈbɪznɪsˌlaɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

professional demeanor

Businesslike refers to a manner or approach that is efficient, practical, and focused on the task at hand. It suggests a serious, no-nonsense attitude often used in professional environments.

Synonyms

efficient, professional, serious

Examples of usage

  • She maintained a businesslike attitude during the meeting.
  • His businesslike approach helped resolve the issues quickly.
  • The report was presented in a clear and businesslike manner.

Translations

Translations of the word "businesslike" in other languages:

🇵🇹 profissional

🇮🇳 व्यावसायिक

🇩🇪 geschäftsmäßig

🇮🇩 profesional

🇺🇦 діловий

🇵🇱 biznesowy

🇯🇵 ビジネスライク

🇫🇷 professionnel

🇪🇸 empresarial

🇹🇷 işe uygun

🇰🇷 비즈니스 같은

🇸🇦 تجاري

🇨🇿 obchodní

🇸🇰 obchodný

🇨🇳 商业化的

🇸🇮 poslovni

🇮🇸 viðskiptalegur

🇰🇿 іскерлік

🇬🇪 ბიზნესური

🇦🇿 biznes xarakterli

🇲🇽 empresarial

Etymology

The term 'businesslike' originated in the early 19th century, deriving from the word 'business,' which came from the Old English 'business,' meaning 'care, anxiety, occupation.' The suffix '-like' is used to indicate resemblance or characteristics of something. Thus, 'businesslike' literally means having the qualities associated with business. Over time, it has evolved to represent an attitude marked by seriousness and efficiency, particularly in professional settings. The word reflects the increasing significance of a structured and pragmatic approach to work as industries expanded during the industrial revolution. It embodies the ethos of professionalism that has become crucial in business interactions, signaling to others that one is committed and focused.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,080, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.