unit pricing

American  

noun

1. the system of indicating the cost of a consumer product in terms of a standard unit of measure, as so much per pound, quart, or yard, in addition to the price per can, bottle, or piece.

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unit pricing British  

noun

1. a system of pricing foodstuffs, etc, in which the cost of a single unit is shown to enable shoppers to see the advantage of buying multipacks

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Etymology

Origin of unit pricing

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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unit pricing

King flagged that per unit pricing and profitability may see a deterioration in the coming months, as rising interest rates pressure affordability.

From Reuters ● Oct. 26, 2022

Record unit pricing for staple foods at the lowest price stores: Costco, WinCo, Grocery Outlet and Chef’Store.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 23, 2022

“And use unit pricing — the price per ounce or hundred count disclosure that is right on store shelves — will help you find the best value.”

From Washington Times ● Jun. 14, 2022

Bars along the city’s Georgian Grey Street have accepted a voluntary minimum unit pricing of 50p.

From The Guardian ● Feb. 19, 2019