New Definition–adjective | 1. | of recent origin, production, purchase, etc.; having but lately come or been brought into being: a new book. | | 2. | of a kind now existing or appearing for the first time; novel: a new concept of the universe. | | 3. | having but lately or but now come into knowledge: a new chemical element. | | 4. | unfamiliar or strange (often fol. by to): ideas new to us; to visit new lands. | | 5. | having but lately come to a place, position, status, etc.: a reception for our new minister. | | 6. | unaccustomed (usually fol. by to): people new to such work. | | 7. | coming or occurring afresh; further; additional: new gains. | | 8. | fresh or unused: to start a new sheet of paper. | | 9. | (of physical or moral qualities) different and better: The vacation made a new man of him. | | 10. | other than the former or the old: a new era; in the New World. | | 11. | being the later or latest of two or more things of the same kind: the New Testament; a new edition of Shakespeare. | | 12. | (initial capital letter ) (of a language) in its latest known period, esp. as a living language at the present time: New High German. | –adverb | 13. | recently or lately (usually used in combination): The valley was green with new-planted crops. | | 14. | freshly; anew or afresh (often used in combination): roses new washed with dew; new-mown hay. | –noun | 15. | so
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Business Definition–noun | 1. | an occupation, profession, or trade: His business is poultry farming. | | 2. | the purchase and sale of goods in an attempt to make a profit. | | 3. | a person, partnership, or corporation engaged in commerce, manufacturing, or a service; profit-seeking enterprise or concern. | | 4. | volume of trade; patronage: Most of the store's business comes from local families. | | 5. | a building or site where commercial work is carried on, as a factory, store, or office; place of work: His business is on the corner of Broadway and Elm Street. | | 6. | that with which a person is principally and seriously concerned: Words are a writer's business. | | 7. | something with which a person is rightfully concerned: What they are doing is none of my business. | | 8. | affair; project: We were exasperated by the whole business. | | 9. | an assignment or task; chore: It's your business to wash the dishes now. | | 10. | Also called piece of business, stage business. Theater. a movement or gesture, esp. a minor one, used by an actor to give expressiveness, drama, detail, etc., to a scene or to help portray a character. | | 11. | excrement: used as a euphemism. | –adjective | 12. | of, noting, or pertaining to business, its organization, or its procedures. | | 13. | containing, suitable for, or welcoming business or commerce: New York is a good business town. | —Idioms | 14. | busine
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Opportunity Definition–noun, plural -ties. | 1. | an appropriate or favorable time or occasion: Their meeting afforded an opportunity to exchange views. | | 2. | a situation or condition favorable for attainment of a goal. | | 3. | a good position, chance, or prospect, as for advancement or success. |
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