CONCERN

Concern

A concern is a type of business group common in Europe, particularly in Germany. It results from the merger of several legally independent companies into a single economic entity under unified management. These associated companies are called "Group" companies.

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concern

Noun

  1. That which affects one's welfare or happiness.
  2. The expression of solicitude, anxiety, or compassion toward a thing or person.
  3. A business, firm or enterprise; a company.
  4. Any set of information that affects the code of a computer program.

Verb

  1. To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.
  2. To engage by feeling or sentiment; to interest.
    A good prince concerns himself in the happiness of his subjects.
  3. To make somebody worried.
    I'm concerned that she's becoming an alcoholic.


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