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startup
What does startup mean?
startup (noun): a new company or organization or business venture designed for rapid growth.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce startup?
/ˈstɑɹˌtʌp/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
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What does “startup” mean?
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
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a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
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the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
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a new company or organization or business venture designed for rapid growth
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