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undertaking

Definition of undertaking

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈʌndə(r)ˌteɪkɪŋ/, SAMPA: /"Vnd3r%teIkIN/
  • Audio, US [?]

Noun

undertaking (plural undertakings)

  1. Specifically, the business of an undertaker, or the management of funerals.
  2. A promise or pledge; a guarantee.
  3. That which is undertaken; any business, work, or project which a person engages in, or attempts to perform; an enterprise.
  4. The act of one who undertakes, or engages in, any project or business.

Verb

undertaking

  1. Present participle of undertake.

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