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

“Assuming a stable volume environment, unit pricing gains should sustain Napier Port’s mid-teens Ebitda growth in FY26 through FY27,” analyst Andy Bowley says.

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

The report, however, said that the per unit pricing and profitability may see deterioration in the coming quarters as broader macro economic conditions affect demand and pressure affordability.

From Reuters ● Sep. 28, 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

While there is a system of minimum unit pricing in Scotland, this is not actually a tax, with retailers pocketing the proceeds of increased prices.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2021

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