Trading vs. Enterprise

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

Tradingverb

present participle of trade

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.

Tradingadjective

Carrying on trade or commerce; engaged in trade.

a trading company

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.

Tradingadjective

Frequented by traders.

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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Tradingadjective

(obsolete) venal; corrupt; jobbing

a trading politician

Enterprisenoun

An active participation in projects.

Tradingnoun

The carrying on of trade.

Enterpriseverb

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

Tradingnoun

buying or selling securities or commodities

Enterpriseverb

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

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Enterpriseverb

(transitive) To treat with hospitality; to entertain.

Enterprisenoun

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

he had doubts about the whole enterprise

Enterprisenoun

an organization created for business ventures;

a growing enterprise must have a bold leader

Enterprisenoun

readiness to embark on bold new ventures