Venture (Noun)
Meaning 1
An investment that is very risky but could yield great profits; "he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it".
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Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
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Meaning 2
A commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
Any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company's decision to launch a new product line in a foreign market was a bold venture that required significant investment and risk.
- The astronauts embarked on a perilous venture to explore the uncharted regions of the galaxy.
- Starting a new business in a competitive industry was a daunting venture that required careful planning and execution.
- The team of scientists undertook a groundbreaking venture to develop a cure for a rare disease.
- The explorer's ill-fated venture to reach the summit of the treacherous mountain ended in tragedy.