Startup

Definitions

A young company built to discover and scale a business model under uncertainty, usually with ambitions for significant growth rather than only stable small-business operation. The term implies both early-stage risk and a strong focus on speed, iteration, and market learning.
In plain English: A young company trying to grow quickly while still figuring out what works.
Example: "A startup is not just a small company, it is a company still trying to figure out how to scale."