merchandising
NounUS[mur-chuhn-dahy-zing]/ˈmɝtʃənˌdaɪzɪŋ/4 syllables
Open English WordNet
Noun (3)
- the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of moneySynonyms: sellingmarketingType of commerce, commercialismKinds sale, retailing, retail, vending, bootlegging, sellout, dumping, dutch auction, wholesale, telemarketing +5 morePart of marketing
- branded products meant to promote another product, especially films and pop groupsSynonyms: merchandiseType of merchandise, ware
- the business of drawing public attention to goods and servicesSynonyms: advertisingpublicizingType of commercial enterprise, business enterpriseKinds soft sell, hard sell, circularization
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
mer′chan·dis′ing noun
Commerce The activities associated with selling products, such as identification of the market{7}, advertising at the right time in the right media{7}, and creating attractive packaging and displays; also, the study of the best methods to accomplish such goals.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54 · with additions: GCIDE editors