Meaning & use
enterprise level
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Meanings
nouncountablebusinesscomputing
The scale or standard of a large organization, especially in business or computing.
Grammar: Often used before a noun: 'enterprise-level software'. As a noun, it can be countable: 'at the enterprise level'.
Patterns
- at the enterprise level
- enterprise-level something
The software is designed for use at the enterprise level.
We need a solution that works at the enterprise level, not just for small teams.
Enterprise-level security is a top priority for banks.
adjectivebefore a nounbusinesscomputing
Designed for or suitable for a large organization, especially in computing.
Grammar: Used before a noun: 'enterprise-level software', 'enterprise-level security'. Not usually used after a verb.
Patterns
- enterprise-level software
- enterprise-level security
- enterprise-level solution
They offer enterprise-level tools for managing large amounts of data.
This is an enterprise-level platform used by many global companies.
The company upgraded to an enterprise-level system last year.
Common combinations
- enterprise-level software
- Enterprise-level software often comes with a higher price tag.
- enterprise-level security
- Enterprise-level security protects sensitive company information.
- enterprise-level solution
- They needed an enterprise-level solution to handle thousands of users.
- at the enterprise level
- The changes will be felt at the enterprise level across all departments.
Synonyms and how they differ
- corporate-level
- Similar, but focuses on the company as a whole rather than on large-scale technical capacity.
- business-grade
- Often used for products; 'enterprise-level' suggests even larger scale and more features.
Word family
- enterprise noun
- A large business or organization, or a project that involves risk.
- enterprising adjective
- Good at thinking of new business ideas.
Commonly confused: enterprise level or enterprise?
enterprise level vs enterprise
'Enterprise' alone can mean a company or a project; 'enterprise-level' describes something suitable for a large organization.
Practice
The company needs a(n) _____ solution that can handle millions of users.
Choose one answer.
'Enterprise-level' is the adjective meaning suitable for a large organization. 'Enterprising' means good at starting new projects; 'enterprise' as a noun cannot directly modify 'solution' in this way; 'enterprisingly' is an adverb.
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