marketing

noun

(uncountable) The promotion, distribution and selling of a product or service; the work of a marketer; includes market research and advertising.

Buying and/or selling in a market (street market or market fair).

(archaic or Philippines) Shopping, going to market as a buyer.

(dated) Attending market as a seller.

Roots

merxmark- · Latin · merchandise, trade

Synonyms for marketing

merchandisingn sellingn salesn businessn salesmanshipn retailingn commercen wholesalingv industryn

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