establishment (noun)

  • 1establishment — ► NOUN 1) the action of establishing or being established. 2) a business organization, public institution, or household. 3) (the Establishment) a group in a society exercising power and influence over matters of policy or opinion, and seen as… …

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  • 2establishment — es‧tab‧lish‧ment [ɪˈstæblɪʆmənt] noun 1. [countable] formal a business organization such as a shop or hotel: • Microwave ovens are now an essential piece of equipment in catering establishments (= restaurants etc ) . • a financial establishme …

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  • 3establishment — noun 1 act of starting sth ADJECTIVE ▪ formal ▪ the formal establishment of the republic in 1948 ▪ gradual, rapid ▪ successful VERB + ESTABLISHMENT …

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  • 4establishment — noun 1 (C) formal an institution, especially a business, shop etc: The hotel is a well run establishment. 2 the Establishment the group of people in a society who have a lot of power and influence and are often opposed to any kind of change or… …

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  • 5establishment — noun 1) the establishment of a democracy Syn: foundation, institution, formation, inception, creation, installation; inauguration, start, initiation 2) a dressmaking establishment Syn: business, firm …

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  • 6establishment — noun 1) the establishment of a democracy Syn: foundation, institution, formation, inception, creation, installation, inauguration 2) a dressmaking establishment Syn: business, firm, company …

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  • 7establishment — noun a) The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation. Since their establishment of the company in 1984, they have grown into a global business. b) The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state. The firm …

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  • 8establishment — noun Date: 15th century 1. something established: as a. a settled arrangement; especially a code of laws b. established church c. a permanent civil or military organization d. a place of business or residence with its furnishings and staff e. a… …

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  • 9establishment — noun 1》 the action of establishing or being established. 2》 a business organization, public institution, or household. 3》 (the Establishment) a group in a society exercising power and influence over matters of policy, opinion, or taste, and seen… …

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  • 10establishment growth — noun A special form of seedling growth in monocotyledon during which the stem reaches its final girth and its underground surface where adventitious roots may form is increased …

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