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How to pronounce business
Say it like this: /ˈbɪz.nɪs/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does business mean?
nounA specific commercial enterprise or establishment.
“I left my father's business.”
A person's occupation, work, or trade.
“I'm going to Las Vegas on business.”
Commercial, industrial, or professional activity.
“We do business all over the world.”
adjOf, to, pertaining to, or used for purposes of conducting trade, commerce, governance, advocacy or other professional purposes.
“Please do not use this phone for personal calls; it is a business phone.”
Professional, businesslike, having concern for good business practice.
“He is thoroughly business, but has the happy faculty of transacting it in a genial and courteous manner.”
Supporting business, conducive to the conduct of business.
“Amiens is a thoroughly business town, the business being chiefly with the flax-works.”
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