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UK/["/ˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃn/"]/US/["/ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Corporation

a large business company

In simple words: A large company or business that is owned by many people.

Corporation in a sentence

  • multinational corporations
  • the Chrysler corporation
  • urban development corporations
  • the Lord Mayor and Corporation of the City of London

How to use Corporation

Use 'corporation' in business contexts. It's suitable for formal writing but may be avoided in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'corps' (like in military) – big, organized groups just like big businesses.

Related words

Collocations with Corporation

Opposites of Corporation

Common mistakes with Corporation

  • Confusing 'corporation' with 'company' - a corporation is a specific type of company.
  • Using 'corporations' as an uncountable noun - it is countable.
  • Overusing terms like 'big business' instead of using 'corporation' in formal contexts.

Compare Corporation with Company, Firm, Enterprise, Business, Organization

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Frequently asked questions about Corporation

What does Corporation mean?

A large company or business that is owned by many people.

What is the definition of Corporation?

a large business company

How do you use Corporation in a sentence?

multinational corporations

Can you give another example of Corporation?

the Chrysler corporation

What are synonyms for Corporation?

Common alternatives include company, firm, enterprise, business, organization.

What is the opposite of Corporation?

Opposite meanings include individual, sole proprietorship, partnership.

What words go with Corporation?

It commonly pairs with big, giant, huge, tax, big, giant, huge, tax.

What are common mistakes when using Corporation?

Confusing 'corporation' with 'company' - a corporation is a specific type of company. Using 'corporations' as an uncountable noun - it is countable. Overusing terms like 'big business' instead of using 'corporation' in formal contexts.

How do you pronounce Corporation?

US: /["/ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Corporation?

Use 'corporation' in business contexts. It's suitable for formal writing but may be avoided in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Corporation?

"Corporation" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.