Company

usgb/ˈkʌmpəni/
noun

A business that makes, buys, or sells goods or provides services.

He works for a large software company.
Visual representation of "company" - A business that makes, buys, or sells goods or provides services.

Often appears as...

  • company policy
  • company headquarter
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Industry Relevance

Determine the industry of the company to understand its function, like tech for a software company.

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She works for a pharmaceutical company that develops new medicines.
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Size Matters

Company size can range from a local business to an international corporation.

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His family runs a small catering company.
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Formal Language

Using 'company' in a business context is more formal than saying 'business' or 'firm'.

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The company will issue a statement regarding the merger.
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associationbusinesscorporatizationenterpriseestablishmentfirminstitutionorganization
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