IPA: /ˈbrændɪŋ/
KK: /ˈbrændɪŋ/
The process of creating a unique name, design, or symbol for a product or service to make it easily recognizable and distinguishable from others.
The company's branding helped it stand out in a crowded market.
To create a unique name, design, or image for a product or service in the minds of consumers.
The company is branding its new line of eco-friendly products to attract environmentally conscious customers.
Past: branded
Past Participle: branded
Branding → The word 'branding' comes from the Old Norse word 'brandr', meaning to burn, which refers to the practice of burning a mark onto livestock to identify ownership. The suffix '-ing' indicates the action or process of doing something. Thus, 'branding' refers to the process of marking or identifying a product or company.
Think of the act of 'burning' a mark to identify ownership — that's how 'branding' relates to marking a product or company.