enterprise

noun

1. a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness); “he had doubts about the whole enterprise”

   Synonyms

   • endeavor, endeavour

   Less specific

   • undertaking, project, task, labor

   More specific

   • racket, fraudulent scheme, illegitimate enterprise, forlorn hope, business activity, commercial activity

2. an organization created for business ventures; “a growing enterprise must have a bold leader”

   Less specific

   • organization, organisation

   More specific

   • giant, collective, business, concern, business concern, business organization, business organisation, commercial enterprise

3. readiness to embark on bold new ventures

   Synonyms

   • enterprisingness, initiative, go-ahead

   Less specific

   • drive