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business establishment

noun

Simple meaning

An establishment where business is conducted, goods are made or stored or processed or where services are rendered.

Pronunciation

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biznuhsihstablihshmuhnt

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈbɪznəsɪsˈtæblɪʃmənt

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Definition

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noun

  1. An establishment (a factory or an assembly plant or retail store or warehouse etc.) where business is conducted, goods are made or stored or processed or where services are rendered

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

This meaning: An establishment (a factory or an assembly plant or retail store or warehouse etc.) where business is conducted, goods are made or stored or processed or where services are rendered

Used this way, business establishment is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in business or professional contexts.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Where it naturally appears

  • Business/professional

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