Startup

/ˈstɑːrtʌp/ noun

A startup is a new business, often in technology, that is just beginning and aims to grow quickly, usually by offering something innovative. Startups often operate with limited money and high risk at first.

From “start” + “up,” originally used for the process of starting machinery or systems. In the late 20th century, it became a common term for newly founded companies, especially in the tech world.

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