e-commerce

Or e·com·merce

[ee-kom-ers]

noun

1. business that is transacted by transferring data electronically, especially over the internet.

e-commerce

/ ˈiːˌkɒmɜːs /

noun

1. business transactions conducted on the internet

Word History and Origins

Origin of e-commerce¹

First recorded in 1990–95; e- ² + commerce

Word History and Origins

Origin of e-commerce¹

C20: from _e- ² + _commerce

Example Sentences

UBS also thinks the company has a “best-in-class” e-commerce platform, one that offers people a better experience and “often a better price,” he said.

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It started as a way for small businesses to have an e-commerce storefront but has also attracted larger retailers.

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Its e-commerce dominance is often compared with Amazon.com in other markets.

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The e-commerce platform is often described as South Korea's equivalent of Amazon.com.

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China’s e-commerce players have invested heavily in the industry and have resorted to aggressive promotions to capture more market share.

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