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Undertaking Definition & Meaning

undertaking
noun
  1. any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted; "he prepared for great undertakings"
  2. the trade of a funeral director

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Frequently asked questions

What does undertaking mean?
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted; "he prepared for great undertakings" the trade of a funeral director
What part of speech is undertaking?
Undertaking is a noun.
How many definitions does undertaking have?
Undertaking has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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