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businesslike
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businesslike
(adjective)
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businesslike
/
ˈ
bɪznəsˌlaɪk/
adjective
businesslike
/
ˈ
bɪznəsˌlaɪk/
adjective
Learner's definition of BUSINESSLIKE
[
more businesslike; most businesslike
]
:
having or showing qualities that are considered good in business
:
serious, polite, and practical
His
businesslike
approach to the dispute was very helpful.
a
businesslike
manner
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