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undertaking

noun un·der·tak·ing \ˈən-dər-ˌtā-kiŋ, ˌən-dər-ˈ; 1b is ˈən-dər-ˌ only\

: an important or difficult task or project

: the business of an undertaker

: a promise or agreement to do or not do something

Full Definition of UNDERTAKING

a : the act of one who undertakes or engages in a project or business

b : the business of an undertaker

: something undertaken : enterprise

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14th century

UNDERTAKING Defined for Kids

noun un·der·tak·ing \ˈən-dər-ˌtā-kiŋ\

: an important or difficult task or project <Creating a mural is a big undertaking.>

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