merchandising
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noun
the planning and promotion of sales by presenting a product to the right market at the proper time, by carrying out organized, skillful advertising, using attractive displays, etc.
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mer·chan·dise
[n. mur-chuh
n-dahyz, -dahys; v. mur-chuhn-dahyz] noun, verb, mer·chan·dised, mer·chan·dis·ing. noun
1.
the manufactured goods bought and sold in any business.
2.
the stock of goods in a store.
3.
goods, especially manufactured goods; commodities.
verb (used without object)
4.
to carry on trade.
verb (used with object)
5.
to buy and sell; deal in; trade.
6.
to plan for and promote the sales of.
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Collins
World English Dictionary
| merchandise | |
| —n | |
| 1. | commercial goods; commodities |
| —vb | |
| 2. | to engage in the commercial purchase and sale of (goods or services); trade |
| [C13: from Old French. See | |
| 'merchandiser | |
| —n | |
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| —n | |
| 1. | the selection and display of goods in a retail outlet |
| 2. | commercial goods, esp ones issued to exploit the popularity of a pop group, sporting event, etc |
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Word Origin & History
merchandise
late 13c., "commodities of commerce," from Anglo-Fr. marchaundise, from marchaunt (see merchant). The verb is recorded from late 14c.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Slang Dictionary
merchandise definition
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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Example sentences
It shed its sideline publishing and merchandising businesses and pulled back from producing original animation.
They can also collect money from ticket sales and merchandising.
Early in her career, she revolutionized the lingerie business by merchandising bras on racks rather than hiding them in boxes.
Merchandising and promotion are concepts that have not touched the place.
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