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corporate

[ˈkɔːpərət]

corporate Definition

  • 1relating to a large company or group
  • 2shared by all members of a group or organization

Using corporate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "corporate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The corporate office is located in New York.

  • Example

    The company has a strong corporate culture.

  • Example

    The new policy was implemented at the corporate level.

  • Example

    The corporate strategy was successful in increasing profits.

corporate Synonyms and Antonyms

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Idioms Using corporate

  • language used by corporations that is often vague, impersonal, and jargon-filled

    Example

    I couldn't understand the memo because it was full of corporate speak.

  • the values, beliefs, and behaviors that characterize how a company operates

    Example

    The corporate culture at Google is known for being innovative and collaborative.

  • a series of job positions within a company that lead to higher levels of authority and pay

    Example

    He started at the bottom of the corporate ladder and worked his way up to CEO.

Phrases with corporate

  • a series of job positions within a company that lead to higher levels of authority and pay

    Example

    He started at the bottom of the corporate ladder and worked his way up to CEO.

  • the idea that companies have a responsibility to consider the social and environmental impacts of their business practices

    Example

    The company's commitment to corporate social responsibility includes reducing its carbon footprint and supporting local communities.

  • the system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled

    Example

    The board of directors is responsible for ensuring good corporate governance.

Origins of corporate

from Latin 'corporatus', meaning 'formed into a body'

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Summary: corporate in Brief

The term 'corporate' [ˈkɔːpərət] refers to large companies or groups, as well as shared characteristics among members of an organization. It encompasses concepts like 'corporate ladder,' which describes a series of job positions leading to higher authority, and 'corporate social responsibility,' which emphasizes a company's obligation to consider social and environmental impacts. 'Corporate speak' refers to jargon-filled language used by corporations, while 'corporate culture' describes the values and behaviors that characterize a company.

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