businesslike
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busi·ness·like

adjective \ˈbiz-nəs-ˌlīk, -nəz-\

Definition of BUSINESSLIKE

1
: exhibiting qualities believed to be advantageous in business

Examples of BUSINESSLIKE

  1. His businesslike approach to the dispute was very helpful.

First Known Use of BUSINESSLIKE

1791

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