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Businesslike

/bˈɪznɪˌslaɪk/
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(adj) Methodical and efficient, in a way that would be advantageous to a business or businessperson.

The prime minister's businesslike approach to welfare reform earned him accolades among the upper class.
She approaches everything with a businesslike attitude.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The meeting was very ____ and we finished all our work on time.

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