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businesslike

[ biz-nis-lahyk ]

adjective

  1. conforming to, attending to, or characteristic of business.
  2. efficient, practical, or realistic.
  3. capable but unenthusiastic.


businesslike

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adjective

  1. efficient and methodical
  2. earnest or severe
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of businesslike1

First recorded in 1785–95; business + -like
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He might therefore follow the inclinations of certain of his key economic advisers like transition leader Lutnick, who favor a more pragmatic, businesslike relationship with China.

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Drugs moved with businesslike efficiency — with sparse competition or government interference — so the cartel had little need for violence.

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Now he was being trotted off somewhere in a very businesslike way, and there was no question about the nature of the business.

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The operation they describe was efficient and businesslike.

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Thomas grieves but must interact with the businesslike functionaries of death.

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