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company

('k/@/mp/@/n/i/ )

an institution created to conduct business(noun.group)

Example:
He started the company in his garage.

source: wordnet30
small military unit; usually two or three platoons(noun.group)

source: wordnet30
the state of being with someone(noun.state)

Example:
He missed their company.

Synonym:
companionship, fellowship, society

source: wordnet30
organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)(noun.group)

Example:
The traveling company all stayed at the same hotel.

Synonym:
troupe

source: wordnet30
a social or business visitor(noun.person)

Example:
The room was a mess because he hadn't expected company.

Synonym:
caller

source: wordnet30
a social gathering of guests or companions(noun.group)

Example:
The house was filled with company when I arrived.

source: wordnet30
a band of people associated temporarily in some activity(noun.group)

Example:
The company of cooks walked into the kitchen.

Synonym:
party

source: wordnet30
crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship(noun.group)

source: wordnet30
a unit of firefighters including their equipment(noun.group)

Example:
A hook-and-ladder company.

source: wordnet30
The state of being a companion or companions; the act of accompanying; fellowship; companionship; society; friendly intercourse.(noun)

source: webster1913

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