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Updated June 2026
A person's regular occupation, profession, or trade, or an organisation engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities. The practice of making one's living by engaging in commerce.
“She started her own business selling handmade jewellery online.”
/ˈbɪz.nɪs/
busi·ness
Tricky spelling with 'usi' in middle; common but challenging pattern
Worth 12 points; high-frequency word worth memorising
Shorter words formed from the letters in “business”.
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