company-driven
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B2
/ˈkʌmpəni ˈdrɪvən/
motivated by company interests
Etymology
Etymology Information
'company-driven' originates from the combination of 'company' and 'driven', where 'company' refers to a business entity and 'driven' means motivated or propelled by a force.
Historical Evolution
'Company' comes from the Old French word 'compaignie', and 'driven' is the past participle of 'drive', from Old English 'drīfan'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'driven' meant 'propelled by a force', and in combination with 'company', it evolved to mean 'motivated by company interests'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
motivated or influenced by the goals, values, or interests of a company.
The project was company-driven, focusing on increasing profits.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45