variants or startup
often attributive
1
: the act or an instance of setting in operation or motion
2
: a fledgling business enterprise

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Partisan debate about the evidence often tends to ignore the vast number of confounding factors such as low interest rates, falling number of start-ups, special time periods chosen for the analysis and large number of acquisitions of public firms and the 7% IPO tax. Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025 So customizable start-ups, UIs, and other plug-ins available for Steam Deck are accessible here. PC Magazine, 7 June 2025 His mission is clear: empower companies of all sizes, from early-stage start-ups to mature franchises, with accessible, flexible, and strategic funding alternatives that not only boost their individual prospects but also contribute to the broader strength and resilience of the U.S. economy. Liquidia, USA Today, 5 June 2025 Hartford has focused on how AI would be applied for real-world use, while Stamford would target fostering start-ups in AI. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for start-up

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of start-up was in 1845

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“Start-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start-up. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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