Also spelled enterprizing
adj
noun
verb
Freq #30719
Meanings
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1
adj
Showing imagination, energy, and a readiness to take on new projects.
An enterprising student set up a small business selling snacks on campus.
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2
adj
Skilful and resourceful in business or in getting ahead.
The enterprising young manager soon turned the failing shop around.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
go-getting
Word family
Derived forms
enterprisinglyenterprisingnessunenterprising