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Does "enterprise" have also the meaning of a "plan" besides the "company"?

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Rebecca

"Enterprise" has two meanings: a company or business, and also a plan, project, or undertaking. In this video, Sheldon is using "enterprise" to refer to the second definition. He is expecting this undertaking to be a failure. Ex: The enterprise is owned by a young entrepreneur. Ex: It is a courageous enterprise.

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