Establishment vs. Enterprise

Establishment vs. Enterprise — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Establishment and Enterprise

Establishmentnoun

The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.

Since their establishment of the company in 1984, they have grown into a global business.

Enterprisenoun

A company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor.

The government sponsored enterprises (GSEs) are a group of financial services corporations which have been created by the United States Congress.A micro-enterprise is defined as a business having 5 or fewer employees and a low seed capital.

Establishmentnoun

The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.

The firm celebrated twenty years since their establishment by updating their look.

Enterprisenoun

An undertaking, venture, or project, especially a daring and courageous one.

Biosphere 2 was a scientific enterprise aimed at the exploration of the complex web of interactions within life systems.

Establishmentnoun

That which is established; as a form of government, a permanent organization, business or force, or the place where one is permanently fixed for residence.

Pedro's is a fine establishment serving a variety of delicious food.Exposing the shabby parts of the establishment.

Enterprisenoun

A willingness to undertake new or risky projects; energy and initiative.

He has shown great enterprise throughout his early career.
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Establishmentnoun

(slang) The establishment: the ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo. Sometimes capitalized: the Establishment.

It's often necessary to question the establishment to get things done.

Enterprisenoun

An active participation in projects.

Establishmentnoun

the act of forming something;

the constitution of a PTA group last yearit was the establishment of his reputationhe still remembers the organization of the club

Enterpriseverb

(intransitive) To undertake an enterprise, or something hazardous or difficult.

Establishmentnoun

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

Enterpriseverb

(transitive) To undertake; to begin and attempt to perform; to venture upon.

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Establishmentnoun

the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something;

he claims that the present administration is corruptthe governance of an association is responsible to its membershe quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment

Enterpriseverb

(transitive) To treat with hospitality; to entertain.

Establishmentnoun

a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence

Enterprisenoun

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness);

he had doubts about the whole enterprise

Establishmentnoun

any large organization

Enterprisenoun

an organization created for business ventures;

a growing enterprise must have a bold leader

Establishmentnoun

(ecology) the process by which a plant or animal becomes established in a new habitat

Enterprisenoun

readiness to embark on bold new ventures

Establishmentnoun

the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof