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

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Example Sentences

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unit pricing

New tariffs for FY27 suggest unit pricing gains of 9% for containers and 5% for bulk cargo.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

At grocery and drugstores, you can often find the unit pricing on the shelf tag in front of the product.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2023

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

“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

Minimum unit pricing of alcohol survived a succession of legal challenges, while the named person scheme did not.

From BBC ● May 25, 2022

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