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merchandising

 [mur-chuhn-dahy-zing]   Origin

mer·chan·dis·ing

   [mur-chuhn-dahy-zing]
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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Also called merchandise planning.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English; see merchandise, -ing1

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mer·chan·dise

   [n. mur-chuhn-dahyz, -dahys; v. mur-chuhn-dahyz] noun, verb, -dised, -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.
Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English marchandise < Old French. See merchant, -ice

Related forms
mer·chan·dis·a·ble, adjective
mer·chan·dis·er, noun
un·mer·chan·dised, adjective
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merchandising (ˈmɜːtʃənˌdaɪzɪŋ)
 
—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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merchandise
late 13c., "commodities of commerce," from Anglo-Fr. marchaundise, from marchaunt (see merchant). The verb is recorded from late 14c.
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merchandise definition


  1. n.
    any contraband. (Underworld.) : How much of the merchandise can you deliver by midnight?
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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