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businesslike

 
 
/ˈbɪznɪslaɪk/ adjective

Definition

getting things done in a quick and practical way: The meetings were very businesslike. She had a brisk and businesslike manner.
suitable for a place of business: We work in a casual yet businesslike environment. To design a simple, professional letterhead, pick an attractive, businesslike font and use it to center your name and address at the top.
(Definition of businesslike adjective from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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