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   company

   /ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/

   noun

   • 1. a commercial business: "a shipping company" Similar firmbusinesscorporationhouseestablishmentagencyofficebureauinstitutionorganizationoperationconcernenterpriseventureundertakingpracticeconglomerateconsortiumsyndicategroupchaincombinemultiplemultinationalinformal:outfitset-up
   • 2. the fact or condition of being with another or others, especially in a way that provides friendship and enjoyment: "I really enjoy his company" Similar companionshippresencefriendshipfellowshipclosenessamitycamaraderiecomradeshipsocietyassociation
   • ▪ a person or people regarded as pleasant (or unpleasant) to be with: "she is excellent company"
   • ▪ the person or group of people whose society one is currently sharing: "he was silent among such distinguished company" Similar groupcrowdbodypartybandcollectionassemblyassemblageclusterflockherdhordetroupeswarmstreammobthrongcongregationgatheringmeetingconventioninformal:bunchganggagglepossecrewpackshower
   • ▪ a visiting person or group of people: "I'm expecting company" Similar guestsa guestvisitorsa visitorcallersa callerpeoplesomeonearchaic:visitants
   • 3. a number of individuals gathered together: "the Mayor addressed the assembled company"
   • ▪ a body of soldiers, especially the smallest subdivision of an infantry battalion, typically commanded by a major or captain: "B Company of the Cheshire Regiment" Similar unitsectiondetachmenttroopcorpssquadsquadronplatoonbattaliondivision
   • ▪ a group of actors, singers, or dancers who perform together: "a national opera company"
   • ▪ a group of Guides. British
   • 4. a flock of wigeon (ducks): rare "a company of wigeons occasionally numbers several thousand birds"

   verb

   • 1. associate with; keep company with: literary "these men which have companied with us all this time"
   • ▪ accompany (someone): literary "the fair dame, companied by Statius and myself"

   Word Origin Middle English (in company (sense 2 of the noun, sense 3 of the noun)): from Old French compainie; related to compaignon (see companion1).

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   The meaning of COMPANY is association with another : fellowship. How to use company in a sentence. association with another : fellowship; companions, associates; visitors, guests…

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   business; 1 [countable] (abbreviation Co.) (often in names) a business organization that makes money by producing or selling goods or services the largest computer company in the world the National Bus Company She joined the company in 2009. Mike gets a company car with his new job (= one that the company pays for). Company profits were 5% ...

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   • two's company, three's a crowd
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   company /ˈkʌmpəni/ noun

   plural companies

   company

   /ˈkʌmpəni/

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   — used to say that a third person is not welcome when two people (such as two lovers) want to be alone with each other

   •Well, I'll leave you two lovebirds alone. Two's company, three's a crowd.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word company in English, from a business organization to a group of people. See examples, synonyms, and related terms for company.

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   What is company noun?

   • Definition of company noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary [countable] (abbreviation Co.) (often in names) a business organization that makes money by producing or selling goods or services the largest computer company in the world the National Bus Company She joined the company in 2009.

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   What is the difference between a company and a companionship company?

   • business A company is a business organization that makes money by selling goods or services. ...an insurance company. companionship Company is having another person or other people with you, usually when this is pleasant or stops you feeling lonely.

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   What are some examples of companies?

   • A company is a business organization that makes money by selling goods or services. Sheila found some work as a secretary in an insurance company. ...the Ford Motor Company. A company is a group of opera singers, dancers, or actors who work together. ...the Phoenix Dance Company.

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   What does company mean?

   • : an insurance company whose capital is owned by its policyholders : a company that provides surety bonds for a fee : a company and often a commercial bank acting as trustee for individuals and businesses and providing related financial or estate planning services Nglish: Translation of company for Spanish Speakers

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   What is a company group?

   • Companies may associate and collectively register themselves as new companies; the resulting entities are often known as corporate groups. A company can be defined as an "artificial person", invisible, intangible, created by or under law, with a discrete legal capacity (or "personality"), perpetual succession, and a common seal.

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   What is a company in China?

   • The usage of the term company to mean "business association" was first recorded in 1553, and the abbreviation "co." dates from 1769. According to the Company Law of the People's Republic of China, companies include the limited liability company and joint-stock limited company which founded in the mainland China.

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    A company is a legal entity that represents an association of people with a specific objective. Learn about the different forms, features and meanings of companies in various countries and contexts.