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| account |
an arrangement with a store or other business that allows a customer to pay for goods or services on credit offered by the store instead of the customer using cash at the time of sale or using a standard credit card. In such cases, the store generally offers its own store credit card. [1/16 definitions] |
| ad |
a short form of "advertisement," a public notice that tells people about products for sale, events, employment opportunities, or the like. |
| advertisement |
a notice or public announcement designed to gain public attention, esp. to promote the sale of certain products. [1/2 definitions] |
| advt. |
abbreviation of "advertisement," a notice or public announcement designed to gain public attention, esp. to promote the sale of certain products. |
| appraisal |
an estimate, esp. by an official or expert, of the value of property, such as a house, land, work of art, or jewelry for the purpose of taxation, sale, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| asking price |
the price or cost of an item for sale (used by a seller usu. to indicate a willingness to accept less money after bargaining). |
| auction |
a public sale at which things are sold to the people who offer the most money. [1/2 definitions] |
| auctioneer |
one who is in charge of the sale of goods at auctions. [2 definitions] |
| bargain |
to talk over the terms of a sale, purchase, or exchange; negotiate. [1/3 definitions] |
| bazaar |
a sale of many different things for the purpose of raising money for an organization or charity. [1/2 definitions] |
| bill of goods |
a shipment of merchandise for sale. |
| black market |
the illegal purchase or sale of goods in violation of restrictions such as price controls or rationing, customs laws, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| bookstore |
a store in which books are the primary items for sale. |
| bootleg |
to smuggle or otherwise participate in the unauthorized or illegal sale of. [2/4 definitions] |
| budget-friendly |
of a product for sale, allowing one to stay within one's financial budget if purchased; reasonably priced; affordable. |
| butcher |
someone who kills or cuts up meat to make ready for sale. [2/3 definitions] |
| cash crop |
a crop grown for sale to others rather than for personal use. |
| catalog |
an organized list of things for sale. Catalogs usually give a short description of each item on the list. |
| catchpenny |
made cheaply for quick sale. [1/2 definitions] |
| chocolatier |
someone who makes fine chocolate candy, or a store that specializes in the sale of it. |
| clearance |
a special offering of goods at reduced prices, to make space for new goods; clearance sale. [1/4 definitions] |
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