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enterprising
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enterprising
(adjective)
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enterprising
/
ˈ
ɛntɚˌpraɪzɪŋ/
adjective
enterprising
/
ˈ
ɛntɚˌpraɪzɪŋ/
adjective
Learner's definition of ENTERPRISING
[
more enterprising; most enterprising
]
:
having or showing the ability or desire to do new and difficult things
As an
enterprising
young reporter, she covered many important stories.
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