marketing

[mahr-ki-ting]

noun

1. the act of buying or selling in a market.

2. the total of activities involved in the transfer of goods from the producer or seller to the consumer or buyer, including advertising, shipping, storing, and selling.

marketing

/ ˈmɑːkɪtɪŋ /

noun

1. the provision of goods or services to meet customer or consumer needs

Other Word Forms

• intermarketing adjective
• premarketing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of marketing¹

First recorded in 1555–65; market + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Ertonguc believes allowing a "very strict marketing framework" targeted only to adults could make smokers aware of alternatives and encourage them to switch.

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Catherine Shuttleworth, founder of marketing firm Savvy, says this is becoming a "growing part of the overall marketing mix", something which is currently "very strong in the UK".

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In recent years it has made headlines for its marketing campaigns and workplace culture.

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The agency did not respond to requests for comment but previously described Deloitte’s marketing and outreach work as “robust” and “comprehensive.”

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“One Battle After Another” had strong interest from Hollywood cinephiles, but there were questions about whether it would connect with more casual moviegoers, particularly since early marketing was more ambiguous about its genre.

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Related Words

• buying www.thesaurus.com
• commerce 
• retailing 
• selling