businesslike
adjective
busi·ness·like
| \ ˈbiz-nəs-ˌlīk
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Definition of businesslike
1
: exhibiting qualities believed to be advantageous in business
2
: serious, purposeful
Examples of businesslike in a Sentence
His businesslike approach to the dispute was very helpful.
Recent Examples on the Web
Forty-five minutes later, baseball’s most exciting team was back to being its quiet, businesslike, borderline boring self. — Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com, "A’s know exactly who they are: a postseason contender," 14 July 2019 But in a brisk, businesslike manner, the US Catholic bishops swiftly adopted four measures designed to create more accountability, transparency and trust with lay Catholics. — Daniel Burke, CNN, "10 ways Catholic bishops are trying to end the clergy abuse scandal," 13 June 2019 Companies could set the temperature a bit higher and institute a more relaxed dress code for the summer — outside of meetings that require more businesslike attire, of course. — Kara Alaimo, Twin Cities, "Kara Alaimo: The great corporate female freeze-out," 4 June 2019 The very structure of the wrap dress simultaneously offered businesslike assertiveness to the wearer and, to the observer, the sly promise that it could be removed with one swift tug. — Alex Kuczynski, Town & Country, "Diane and Talita von Furstenberg Turn an American Empire into a Family Dynasty," 7 Feb. 2019 The businesslike mood contrasted with Trump’s fawning over Macron at a state dinner in April, and Macron’s lavish Eiffel Tower welcome for the Trumps last year. — Angela Charlton, The Seattle Times, "Bromance cools for once-chummy Trump and Marcon," 26 Sep. 2018 But even his supporters sometimes shake their heads at Chiang’s soft-spoken, businesslike manner, which is very different from the ebullient approach of many politicians. — John Wildermuth, San Francisco Chronicle, "3 California Democrats in a scramble for second in governor’s race," 20 May 2018 All personnel are expected to be dressed and groomed in a manner that projects a professional and businesslike image while adhering to company and industry standards and/or guidelines. . . . — Ivana Hrynkiw, AL.com, "Woman with dreadlocks says Mobile company wouldn't hire her, appeals to Supreme Court," 23 Apr. 2018 Former Councilman Jason White said the charter was written to guard against the favoritism that was pervasive in city hiring practices before professional administrators were brought in to run city government in a more businesslike matter. — Steve Vockrodt And Mike Hendricks, kansascity, "Acting director of Independence Power & Light to resign after fractious city meeting," 27 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'businesslike.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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businesslike
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of businesslike
: having or showing qualities that are considered good in business : serious, polite, and practical
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