Word
enterprising
Phoneticsen·ter·pris·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɛnɝˌpɹaɪzɪŋ/
UK/ˈɛntəpɹˌaɪzɪŋ/
Definition
adj. having the ability to start new businesses or take risks to achieve success. You use this to describe someone who is creative and willing to try new things.
adj. possessing the initiative, resourcefulness, and willingness to take calculated risks to achieve a goal. Often used to describe individuals or businesses that are innovative and proactive.
Examples
“She is an enterprising young woman who started her own tech company.”
“The local government encourages enterprising citizens to develop small businesses that can provide jobs and boost the economy.”
“The enterprising spirit of the early settlers allowed them to establish a thriving community despite the harsh environmental conditions and limited resources available at the time.”
Examples
simple
“She is an enterprising young woman who started her own tech company.”
contextual
“The local government encourages enterprising citizens to develop small businesses that can provide jobs and boost the economy.”
complex
“The enterprising spirit of the early settlers allowed them to establish a thriving community despite the harsh environmental conditions and limited resources available at the time.”
Real-World Examples
“Across universities, some enterprising parents have set up the sort of WhatsApp group chats you'd more typically find being used when children are at school.” “Enterprising viewers can still find him on YouTube.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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