English Words Starting With B

• business card

  nounB1
  /ˈbɪznəs kɑːd/A small card printed with a person's name, job title, and professional contact details, used for networking and introductions.
• business case

  nounC1
  /ˈbɪznəs ˌkeɪs/A formal document or argument that justifies a proposed project, investment, or decision by analyzing its costs, benefits, risks, and strategic alignment, typically used to seek approval or funding from management or stakeholders.
• business casual

  nounB2
  /ˈbɪznəs ˈkæʒ.u.əl/A workplace dress code that is less formal than traditional business attire but still professional and appropriate for an office environment.
• business class

  adjectivenounB2
  /ˈbɪznəs ˌklɑːs/A premium category of airline travel offering more comfort, space, and amenities than economy class, but less than first class.
• business college

  nounMedium
  /ˈbɪznəs ˌkɒlɪdʒ/An educational institution that offers specialised courses and degrees focused on business, management, finance, and related commercial subjects, typically at the tertiary level but not necessarily degree-granting.
• business cycle

  nounC1
  /ˈbɪznəs ˌsaɪk(ə)l/The recurring and fluctuating levels of economic activity that an economy experiences over a period of time, typically characterized by periods of expansion (growth) and contraction (recession).
• business day

  nounB2
  /ˈbɪznəs deɪ/A day on which business and financial markets are open and operational, typically Monday through Friday, excluding public holidays.
• business double

  nounSpecialist
  /ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈdʌb.əl/A bridge bidding convention where a double of an opponent's suit at a low level shows strength and interest in competing, rather than pure penalty.
• business education

  nounB2
  /ˈbɪznəs ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən/The teaching and learning of knowledge, skills, and principles related to commerce, management, finance, and entrepreneurship.
• business end

  nounC1
  /ˈbɪznəs ɛnd/The part of a tool, weapon, or object that performs the main action or has the most direct effect (e.g., the blade of a knife, the tip of a pen).
• business english

  nounC1
  /ˈbɪznəs ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/A specialized form of English used in the context of commerce, finance, management, and professional communication.
• business envelope

  nounB1
  /ˈbɪznəs ˈɛnvələʊp/A standard-sized, usually rectangular paper container, specifically designed for mailing business correspondence, invoices, or official documents.
• business intelligence

  nounC1
  /ˈbɪznəs ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/The technology, processes, and practices used by companies to collect, analyze, and present data to support better business decision-making.
• business machine

  nounC1
  /ˈbɪznəs məˈʃiːn/A physical device, such as a computer, printer, or cash register, designed specifically for use in commercial or office operations to process, store, or output data.
• business park

  nounB2
  /ˈbɪznəs pɑːk/A designated area, often on the outskirts of a town, containing offices and light industrial buildings for business use.
• business plan

  nounHigh
  /ˈbɪznəs plæn/A formal document that outlines a company's goals, strategies, and financial projections.
• business process re-engineering

  nounLow
  /ˈbɪznəs ˈprəʊses ˌriːˌendʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/The fundamental rethinking and radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in critical contemporary measures of performance, such as cost, quality, service, and speed.
• business reply

  nounB2
  /ˈbɪznəs rɪˈplaɪ/A type of postal service where the cost of sending a reply is paid for in advance by the original sender/organisation, not by the recipient.
• business suit

  nounHigh
  /ˈbɪznəs suːt/A matching set of formal jacket and trousers (or skirt) made from the same fabric, typically worn in professional contexts.
• business unionism

  nounLow
  /ˈbɪznɪs ˈjuːnɪənɪz(ə)m/A model of trade unionism that focuses primarily on the immediate economic interests of its members—wages, hours, and working conditions—rather than on broader political or social reform.

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