Enterprise vs. Firm — What's the Difference?
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Difference Between Enterprise and Firm
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Definitions
Enterprise
A project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one
A joint enterprise between French and Japanese companies
Firm
Having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure
The bed should be reasonably firm, but not too hard
Enterprise
A business or company
A state-owned enterprise
Firm
Strongly felt and unlikely to change
He retains a firm belief in the efficacy of prayer
Enterprise
An undertaking, especially one of some scope, complication, and risk.
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Firm
Make more solid or resilient
How can I firm up a sagging bustline?
Enterprise
A business organization.
Firm
In a resolute and determined manner
The Chancellor has held firm to tough economic policies
She will stand firm against the government's proposal
Enterprise
Industrious, systematic activity, especially when directed toward profit
Private enterprise is basic to capitalism.
Firm
A business concern, especially one involving a partnership of two or more people
A law firm
State support for small firms
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Enterprise
Willingness to undertake new ventures; initiative
"Through want of enterprise and faith men are where they are, buying and selling, and spending their lives like serfs" (Henry David Thoreau).
Firm
Resistant to externally applied pressure.
Enterprise
A company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor.
The government sponsored enterprises (GSEs) are a group of financial services corporations which have been created by the United States Congress.
A micro-enterprise is defined as a company or business having 5 or fewer employees and a low seed capital.
Firm
Marked by or indicating the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue
Firm muscles.
Enterprise
An undertaking, venture, or project, especially a daring and courageous one.
Biosphere 2 was a scientific enterprise aimed at the exploration of the complex web of interactions within life systems.
Firm
Securely fixed in place
Despite being hit by the car, the post was still firm.
Enterprise
(uncountable) A willingness to undertake new or risky projects; energy and initiative.
He has shown great enterprise throughout his early career.
Firm
Indicating or possessed of determination or resolution
A firm voice.
Enterprise
(uncountable) Active participation in projects. en
Firm
Constant; steadfast
A firm ally.
Enterprise
(intransitive) To undertake an enterprise, or something hazardous or difficult.
Firm
Not subject to change; fixed and definite
A firm bargain.
A firm offer.
Enterprise
(transitive) To undertake; to begin and attempt to perform; to venture upon.
Firm
Unfluctuating; steady
Stock prices are still firm.
Enterprise
(transitive) To treat with hospitality; to entertain.
Firm
Strong and sure
A firm grasp.
Enterprise
That which is undertaken; something attempted to be performed; a work projected which involves activity, courage, energy, and the like; a bold, arduous, or hazardous attempt; an undertaking; as, a manly enterprise; a warlike enterprise.
Their hands can not perform their enterprise.
Firm
To make or become firm. Often used with up.
Enterprise
Willingness or eagerness to engage in labor which requires boldness, promptness, energy, and like qualities; as, a man of great enterprise.
Firm
Without wavering; resolutely
Stand firm.
Enterprise
To undertake; to begin and attempt to perform; to venture upon.
The business must be enterprised this night.
What would I not renounce or enterprise for you!
Firm
A business enterprise.
Enterprise
To treat with hospitality; to entertain.
Him at the threshold met, and well did enterprise.
Firm
An unincorporated business, particularly a partnership.
Enterprise
To undertake an enterprise, or something hazardous or difficult.
Firm
The name or designation under which a company transacts business.
Enterprise
A purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness);
He had doubts about the whole enterprise
Firm
A business partnership; the name under which it trades.
Enterprise
An organization created for business ventures;
A growing enterprise must have a bold leader
Firm
A business enterprise, however organized.
Enterprise
Readiness to embark on bold new ventures
Firm
(slang) A criminal gang, especially based around football hooliganism.
Firm
Steadfast, secure, solid (in position)
It's good to have a firm grip when shaking hands.
Firm
Fixed (in opinion).
A firm believer; a firm friend; a firm adherent
Firm favourites
Firm
Insistent upon something, not accepting dissent.
He wanted to stay overnight, but I was firm with him and said he had to leave today.
Firm
Durable, rigid (material state)
Firm flesh; firm muscles, firm wood; firm land (i.e. not soft and marshy)
Firm
Firmly, steadily
Firm
(transitive) To make firm or strong; fix securely.
Firm
(transitive) To make compact or resistant to pressure; solidify.
Firm
(intransitive) To become firm; stabilise.
Firm
(intransitive) To improve after decline.
Firm
To shorten (of betting odds).
Firm
To select (a higher education institution) as one's preferred choice, so as to enrol automatically if one's grades match the conditional offer.
Firm
Fixed; hence, closely compressed; compact; substantial; hard; solid; - applied to the matter of bodies; as, firm flesh; firm muscles, firm wood.
Firm
Not easily excited or disturbed; unchanging in purpose; fixed; steady; constant; stable; unshaken; not easily changed in feelings or will; strong; as, a firm believer; a firm friend; a firm adherent.
Under spread ensigns, moving nigh, in slowBut firm battalion.
By one man's firm obediency fully tried.
Firm
Solid; - opposed to fluid; as, firm land.
Firm
Indicating firmness; as, a firm tread; a firm countenance.
Firm
The name, title, or style, under which a company transacts business; a partnership of two or more persons; a commercial house; as, the firm of Hope & Co.
Firm
To fix; to settle; to confirm; to establish.
And Jove has firmed it with an awful nod.
Firm
To fix or direct with firmness.
He on his card and compass firms his eye.
Firm
Members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments;
He worked for a brokerage house
Firm
Become taut or tauter;
Yur muscles will firm when you exercise regularly
The rope tautened
Firm
Make taut or tauter;
Tauten a rope
Firm
Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable;
Firm convictions
A firm mouth
Steadfast resolve
A man of unbendable perseverence
Unwavering loyalty
Firm
Not soft or yielding to pressure;
A firm mattress
The snow was firm underfoot
Solid ground
Firm
Strong and sure;
A firm grasp
Gave a strong pull on the rope
Firm
Not subject to revision or change;
A firm contract
A firm offer
Firm
(of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling;
His voice was firm and confident
A firm step
Firm
Not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall;
Stocks are still firm
Firm
Securely established;
An established reputation
Holds a firm position as the country's leading poet
Firm
Marked by the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue;
Firm muscles
Firm
Pleasingly firm and fresh and making a crunching noise when chewed;
Crisp carrot and celery sticks
A firm apple
Crunchy lettuce
Firm
Securely fixed in place;
The post was still firm after being hit by the car
Firm
Unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause;
A firm ally
Loyal supporters
The true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe
Fast friends
Firm
With resolute determination;
We firmly believed it
You must stand firm