What does businesslike mean?
Definitions for businesslike
ˈbɪz nɪsˌlaɪkbusi·nesslike
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Princeton's WordNet
businesslikeadjective
exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business
businesslike, earnestadjective
not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal
Wiktionary
businesslikeadjective
Methodical and efficient, in a way that would be advantageous to a business or businessperson
businesslikeadjective
Earnest and practical without being distracted or enthusiastic
ChatGPT
businesslike
Businesslike refers to a manner, approach, or attitude that is efficient, practical, systematic, organized, professional, and typically serious or unemotional. It suggests adherence to formal protocols, procedures and decorum commonly associated with conducting business. In essence, a businesslike approach is focused on achieving objectives with minimum waste of time and resources.
Webster Dictionary
Businesslikeadjective
in the manner of one transacting business wisely and by right methods
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of businesslike in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of businesslike in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of businesslike in a Sentence
It was very matter of fact, businesslike, she has this ability to not let on too much where her negotiations might be going ... If she were a poker player I would probably have some reservations about taking her on.
It felt much more businesslike and detached, and lost some of the wisdom that made it so entertaining.
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