BUSINESSLIKE

businesslike

(adjective) exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business

businesslike, earnest

(adjective) not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

businesslike (comparative more businesslike, superlative most businesslike)

Methodical and efficient, in a way that would be advantageous to a business or businessperson.

Earnest and practical without being distracted or enthusiastic.

Synonyms

• (earnest, practical and undistracted): earnest, focused, matter-of-fact

Source: Wiktionary


Busi"ness*like`, a.

Definition: In the manner of one transacting business wisely and by right methods.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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