Company

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1 Pronunciation

2 Etymology

3 Noun

4 Translations

Pronunciation

SAMPA: /'/
IPA: /'kʌmpəni/

Etymology

Old French compagnie, from Latin companio

Noun

An entity that manufactures or sells products (also known as goods), or provides services as a commercial venture.
A group of individuals with a common purpose, as in a company of actors.
Social visitors.
Companionship.

Translations

Dutch: bedrijf n (1), zaak f (1), firma f (1), gezelschap n (2,4), bezoek n (3), bezoekers m, pl (3)
Esperanto: entrepreno
Finnish: yhtiö (1), seura (2), seurue (2), vieraat (3), kumppanuus (4)
French: compagnie f (1,2,3,4), entreprise f (1),
German: Gesellschaft f (1,2,4), Firma f (1), Unternehmen n (1)
Indonesian: perusahaan
Interlingua: compania (1,2,4)
Japanese: 会社 (かいしゃ, kaisha)
Portuguese: companhia f (1,2,4)
Romanian: companie f, firmă f
Romanica: compania f
Spanish: compania f (2), empresa f (1)
Turkish: işletme (1)

WordNet Definitions

nine

1. company -- (an institution created to conduct business; "he only invests in large well-established companies"; "he started the company in his garage").
2. company, troupe -- (organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical); "the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel").
3. company, companionship, fellowship, society -- (the state of being with someone; "he missed their company"; "he enjoyed the society of his friends").
4. company -- (small military unit; usually two or three platoons).
5. party, company -- (a band of people associated temporarily in some activity; "they organized a party to search for food"; "the company of cooks walked into the kitchen").
6. company -- (a social gathering of guests or companions; "the house was filled with company when I arrived").
7. caller, company -- (a social or business visitor; "the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company").
8. company -- (a unit of firefighters including their equipment; "a hook-and-ladder company").
9. ship's company, company -- (crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship).

one

1. company, companion, accompany, keep company -- (be a companion to somebody).

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