Businesslike Definition

businesslike
adjective
  1. exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business
  2. not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal

"Businesslike" in song lyrics

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  • "Bergdahl meeting 'informal, businesslike'"
    CNN — CNN

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