Company
noun
A business that makes, buys, or sells goods or provides services.
He works for a large software company.
Often appears as...
- company policy
- company headquarter
noun
The fact of being with someone as a companion.
We had the company of a friendly cat for the weekend.
Often appears as...
- enjoy the company
- in someone's company
noun
Groups of actors, singers, or dancers who perform together.
The play was performed by a small theater company.
Often appears as...
- theater company
- ballet company
noun
A military unit typically consisting of several platoons.
He served in a company of the army.
Often appears as...
- company commander
- infantry company
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Military
noun
A business that makes, buys, or sells goods or provides services.
He works for a large software company.
Often appears as...
- company policy
- company headquarter
noun
The fact of being with someone as a companion.
We had the company of a friendly cat for the weekend.
Often appears as...
- enjoy the company
- in someone's company
noun
Groups of actors, singers, or dancers who perform together.
The play was performed by a small theater company.
Often appears as...
- theater company
- ballet company
noun
A military unit typically consisting of several platoons.
He served in a company of the army.
Often appears as...
- company commander
- infantry company
Usage tips
Military
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Industry Relevance
Determine the industry of the company to understand its function, like tech for a software company.
She works for a pharmaceutical company that develops new medicines.
Pro Tip 2/3Size Matters
Company size can range from a local business to an international corporation.
His family runs a small catering company.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Language
Using 'company' in a business context is more formal than saying 'business' or 'firm'.
The company will issue a statement regarding the merger.
Pro Tip 1/3Industry Relevance
Determine the industry of the company to understand its function, like tech for a software company.
She works for a pharmaceutical company that develops new medicines.
Pro Tip 2/3Size Matters
Company size can range from a local business to an international corporation.
His family runs a small catering company.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Language
Using 'company' in a business context is more formal than saying 'business' or 'firm'.
The company will issue a statement regarding the merger.
Pro Tip 1/3Industry Relevance
Determine the industry of the company to understand its function, like tech for a software company.
She works for a pharmaceutical company that develops new medicines.
Pro Tip 2/3Size Matters
Company size can range from a local business to an international corporation.
His family runs a small catering company.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Language
Using 'company' in a business context is more formal than saying 'business' or 'firm'.
The company will issue a statement regarding the merger.
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Pamela Ronald: The case...
they buy seed produced by seed companies. So there's definitely a commercial interest to sell a lot of seed, but hopefully they're selling seed that the farmers want to buy. It's different in the less developed world. Farmers there cannot afford the seed. These seeds are not being sold. These seeds are being distributed freely
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How exposing anonymous...
they'd rather not have the public know about. And these people go to great lengths to hide any links between their names and the companies they own. The life of an anonymous company usually begins in what's known as a secrecy jurisdiction, a place whose laws allow new companies to be registered
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Own the Room PIPE Official...
this is a world-changing idea this is a competition where people can come from difficult backgrounds and still make it my mom told me you have a story that deserves to be heard i'm so sorry everybody that comes here wants to win the companies that exist
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How to create a great...
hsbc to help the bank expand globally real words like uber and slack are ripped right out of a dictionary and suggest attributes or benefits uber literally means an outstanding example so it works well for a company with big broad bold ambitions beyond
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Are food preservatives...
Nevertheless, some consumers and companies are trying to find alternatives. Packaging tricks, like reducing the oxygen around the food can help, but without some kind of chemical assistance, there are very few foods that can stay shelf stable for long.
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Why do some people go...
the activity of these cells to encourage follicles to start producing hair again. And in the meantime, while scientists hone their hair-reviving methods, anyone going bald, or considering baldness, can remember that they're in great company.
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How do schools of fish...
but that's not just because they enjoy each other's company. It's a matter of survival. Schools of fish exhibit complex swarming behaviors that help them evade hungry predators, while a lone fish is quickly singled out as easy prey.
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Paul Tudor Jones II: Why...
with regard to how we value them, and we have put so much emphasis on profits, on short-term quarterly earnings and share prices, at the exclusion of all else. It's like we've ripped the humanity out of our companies.
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Budgie Talks To Owner To...
third was cherished pet is equally playful the common parakeet better known as the budgerigar is hardwired to seek out company a mirror provides a temporary companion he doesn't see it as
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Puffin Hunts Fish To...
world good fishing spots are hard to come by and they have company gillimotz
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Pamela Ronald: The case...
they buy seed produced by seed companies. So there's definitely a commercial interest to sell a lot of seed, but hopefully they're selling seed that the farmers want to buy. It's different in the less developed world. Farmers there cannot afford the seed. These seeds are not being sold. These seeds are being distributed freely
Video examples
How exposing anonymous...
they'd rather not have the public know about. And these people go to great lengths to hide any links between their names and the companies they own. The life of an anonymous company usually begins in what's known as a secrecy jurisdiction, a place whose laws allow new companies to be registered
Video examples
Own the Room PIPE Official...
this is a world-changing idea this is a competition where people can come from difficult backgrounds and still make it my mom told me you have a story that deserves to be heard i'm so sorry everybody that comes here wants to win the companies that exist
Video examples
How to create a great...
hsbc to help the bank expand globally real words like uber and slack are ripped right out of a dictionary and suggest attributes or benefits uber literally means an outstanding example so it works well for a company with big broad bold ambitions beyond
Video examples
Are food preservatives...
Nevertheless, some consumers and companies are trying to find alternatives. Packaging tricks, like reducing the oxygen around the food can help, but without some kind of chemical assistance, there are very few foods that can stay shelf stable for long.
Video examples
Why do some people go...
the activity of these cells to encourage follicles to start producing hair again. And in the meantime, while scientists hone their hair-reviving methods, anyone going bald, or considering baldness, can remember that they're in great company.
Video examples
How do schools of fish...
but that's not just because they enjoy each other's company. It's a matter of survival. Schools of fish exhibit complex swarming behaviors that help them evade hungry predators, while a lone fish is quickly singled out as easy prey.
Video examples
Paul Tudor Jones II: Why...
with regard to how we value them, and we have put so much emphasis on profits, on short-term quarterly earnings and share prices, at the exclusion of all else. It's like we've ripped the humanity out of our companies.
Video examples
Budgie Talks To Owner To...
third was cherished pet is equally playful the common parakeet better known as the budgerigar is hardwired to seek out company a mirror provides a temporary companion he doesn't see it as
Video examples
Puffin Hunts Fish To...
world good fishing spots are hard to come by and they have company gillimotz
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Quote examples
Steve Jobs
American Businessman
It's hard to tell with these Internet startups if they're really interested in building companies or if they're just interested in the money. I can tell you, though: If they don't really want to build a company, they won't luck into it. That's because it's so hard that if you don't have a passion, you'll give up.
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Future
American Musician
My three wishes are just be respected out the game. I want respect from everybody. And just make a successful clothing line and company. I'm not going to put a number on it. Just to have a great career.
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Lonnie Johnson
American Inventor
Especially when you have a lot of technology you're developing as a small company, trying to protect that technology is a real problem.
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Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
The companies that work are the ones that people really care about and have a vision for the world so do something you like.
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Michael Dell
American Businessman
Microsoft's an important partner for Dell, an important company in the industry.
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Noma Dumezweni
English Actress
I'm a great company actor, a great supporting actor. I serve the piece.
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Emily Weiss
American Businesswoman
I love supporting female-owned companies and women who are awesome.
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Evel Knievel
American Entertainer
Harley-Davidson is the finest company in the world.
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Grace Poe
Filipino Businesswoman
I will continue to help run my father's company.
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Oscar Wilde
Irish Poet
In married life three is company and two none.
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Steve Jobs
American Businessman
It's hard to tell with these Internet startups if they're really interested in building companies or if they're just interested in the money. I can tell you, though: If they don't really want to build a company, they won't luck into it. That's because it's so hard that if you don't have a passion, you'll give up.
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Future
American Musician
My three wishes are just be respected out the game. I want respect from everybody. And just make a successful clothing line and company. I'm not going to put a number on it. Just to have a great career.
Quote examples
Lonnie Johnson
American Inventor
Especially when you have a lot of technology you're developing as a small company, trying to protect that technology is a real problem.
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Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
The companies that work are the ones that people really care about and have a vision for the world so do something you like.
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Michael Dell
American Businessman
Microsoft's an important partner for Dell, an important company in the industry.
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Noma Dumezweni
English Actress
I'm a great company actor, a great supporting actor. I serve the piece.
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Emily Weiss
American Businesswoman
I love supporting female-owned companies and women who are awesome.
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Evel Knievel
American Entertainer
Harley-Davidson is the finest company in the world.
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Grace Poe
Filipino Businesswoman
I will continue to help run my father's company.
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Oscar Wilde
Irish Poet
In married life three is company and two none.
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