Partnership vs. Company — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Partnership and Company
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Partnership
A partnership is an arrangement where parties, known as business partners, agree to cooperate to advance their mutual interests. The partners in a partnership may be individuals, businesses, interest-based organizations, schools, governments or combinations.
Company
A company, abbreviated as co., is a legal entity representing an association of people, whether natural, legal or a mixture of both, with a specific objective. Company members share a common purpose and unite to achieve specific, declared goals.
Partnership
The state of being a partner or partners
We should go on working together in partnership
Company
A commercial business
A company director
A shipping company
The Ford Motor Company
Partnership
An association of two or more people as partners
An increase in partnerships with housing associations
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Company
The fact or condition of being with another or others, especially in a way that provides friendship and enjoyment
I really enjoy his company
Partnership
The state of being a partner.
Company
A number of individuals gathered together
The Mayor addressed the assembled company
Partnership
A business entity in which two or more co-owners contribute resources, share in profits and losses, and are individually liable for the entity's actions.
Company
A flock of wigeon (ducks)
A company of wigeons occasionally numbers several thousand birds
Partnership
The persons participating in such a business entity.
Company
Associate with; keep company with
These men which have companied with us all this time
Partnership
A relationship between individuals or groups that is characterized by mutual cooperation and responsibility, as for the achievement of a specified goal
Neighborhood groups formed a partnership to fight crime.
Company
A group of persons
A company of scientists.
Partnership
The state of being associated with a partner.
Company
One's companions or associates
Moved in fast company.
Is known by the company she keeps.
Partnership
An association of two or more people to conduct a business
Forge a partnership
Company
A guest or guests
Had company for the weekend.
Partnership
(cricket) The period when two specific batsmen are batting, from the fall of one wicket until the fall of the next; the number of runs scored during this period,
Company
The state of friendly companionship; fellowship
Was grateful for her company.
Friends who finally parted company.
Partnership
The state or condition of being a partner; as, to be in partnership with another; to have partnership in the fortunes of a family or a state.
Company
A business enterprise; a firm.
Partnership
A division or sharing among partners; joint possession or interest.
Rome, that ne'er knew three lordly heads before,First fell by fatal partnership of power.
He does possession keep,And is too wise to hazard partnership.
Company
A partner or partners not specifically named in a firm's title
Lee Rogers and Company.
Partnership
An alliance or association of persons for the prosecution of an undertaking or a business on joint account; a company; a firm; a house; as, to form a partnership.
Company
A troupe of dramatic or musical performers
A repertory company.
Partnership
A contract between two or more competent persons for joining together their money, goods, labor, and skill, or any or all of them, under an understanding that there shall be a communion of profit between them, and for the purpose of carrying on a legal trade, business, or adventure.
Company
A subdivision of a military regiment or battalion that constitutes the lowest administrative unit. It is usually under the command of a captain and is made up of at least two platoons.
Partnership
The members of a business venture created by contract
Company
A unit of firefighters.
Partnership
A contract between two or more persons who agree to pool talent and money and share profits or losses
Company
A ship's crew and officers. See Usage Note at collective noun.
Company
To accompany or associate with.
Company
To keep company with someone; associate.
Company
A team; a group of people who work together professionally.
Company
A group of individuals who work together for a common purpose.
A company of actors.
Company
(military) A unit of approximately sixty to one hundred and twenty soldiers, typically consisting of two or three platoons and forming part of a battalion.
The boys in Company C
Company
A unit of firefighters and their equipment.
It took six companies to put out the fire.
Company
(nautical) The entire crew of a ship.
Company
An intelligence service.
As he had worked for the CIA for over 30 years, he would soon take retirement from the company.
Company
A small group of birds or animals.
Company
(legal) An entity having legal personality, and thus able to own property and to sue and be sued in its own name; a corporation.
Company
(business) Any business, whether incorporated or not, that manufactures or sells products (also known as goods), or provides services as a commercial venture.
Company
(uncountable) Social visitors or companions.
Keep the house clean; I have company coming.
Company
(uncountable) Companionship.
I treasure your company.
Company
To accompany, keep company with.
Company
To associate.
Company
To be a lively, cheerful companion.
Company
To have sexual intercourse.
Company
The state of being a companion or companions; the act of accompanying; fellowship; companionship; society; friendly intercourse.
Evil company doth corrupt good manners.
Brethren, farewell: your company alongI will not wish.
Company
A companion or companions.
To thee and thy company I bidA hearty welcome.
Company
An assemblage or association of persons, either permanent or transient.
Thou shalt meet a company of prophets.
Company
Guests or visitors, in distinction from the members of a family; as, to invite company to dine.
Company
Society, in general; people assembled for social intercourse.
Nature has left every man a capacity of being agreeable, though not of shining in company.
Company
An association of persons for the purpose of carrying on some enterprise or business; a corporation; a firm; as, the East India Company; an insurance company; a joint-stock company.
Company
Partners in a firm whose names are not mentioned in its style or title; - often abbreviated in writing; as, Hottinguer & Co.
Company
A subdivision of a regiment of troops under the command of a captain, numbering in the United States (full strength) 100 men.
Company
The crew of a ship, including the officers; as, a whole ship's company.
Company
The body of actors employed in a theater or in the production of a play.
Company
To accompany or go with; to be companion to.
Company
To associate.
Men which have companied with us all the time.
Company
To be a gay companion.
Company
To have sexual commerce.
Company
An institution created to conduct business;
He only invests in large well-established companies
He started the company in his garage
Company
Organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical);
The traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
Company
The state of being with someone;
He missed their company
He enjoyed the society of his friends
Company
Small military unit; usually two or three platoons
Company
A band of people associated temporarily in some activity;
They organized a party to search for food
The company of cooks walked into the kitchen
Company
A social gathering of guests or companions;
The house was filled with company when I arrived
Company
A social or business visitor;
The room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
Company
A unit of firefighters including their equipment;
A hook-and-ladder company
Company
Crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship
Company
Be a companion to somebody
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