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Exam: TOEIC

merc

IPA: /mɜːrk/

KK: /mɜrk/

noun

Definition: A person who is hired to fight in a war for money rather than for loyalty to a country or cause.

Example: The merc fought bravely, but his loyalty was only to the highest bidder.

mercantile

IPA: /mɜːrˈkæn.taɪl/

KK: /mɜrˈkænˌtaɪl/

adjective

Definition: Related to merchants, trade, or commerce.

Example: The city has a rich mercantile history, with many shops and markets.

merchandise

IPA: /ˈmɜːr.tʃən.daɪz/

KK: /ˈmɜrʧənˌdaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To buy and sell goods or products in a business context.

Example: The company plans to merchandise its new line of clothing next month.

noun

Definition: Items that are bought and sold in trade or business.

Example: The store has a wide variety of merchandise, including clothing and electronics.

transitive verb

Definition: To buy and sell goods or to promote their sale through advertising or display.

Example: The company decided to merchandise their new line of clothing at the local mall.

merchandiser

IPA: /ˈmɜːr.tʃən.daɪ.zər/

KK: /ˈmɜrʧənˌdaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person or company that sells goods, especially in a retail setting.

Example: The merchandiser arranged the products on the shelves to attract more customers.

merchandising

IPA: /ˈmɜːrʧəndaɪzɪŋ/

KK: /mɜrˈʧənˌdaɪzɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of promoting and selling products, which includes planning how to display and advertise them to attract customers.

Example: The merchandising team created an attractive display to boost sales during the holiday season.

merchandize

IPA: /ˈmɜːrʧəndaɪz/

KK: /ˈmɜrʧənˌdaɪz/

noun

Definition: Goods that are bought and sold, especially in a store or business.

Example: The store has a wide variety of merchandise for sale.

verb

Definition: To sell or promote goods, especially in a retail context.

Example: The company plans to merchandize its new product line at the upcoming trade show.

merchandizing

IPA: /mɜːrˈʃənˌdaɪzɪŋ/

KK: /mɜrˈtʃənˌdaɪzɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The activity of promoting and selling products, often through displays and marketing strategies.

Example: The store's effective merchandizing attracted many customers during the holiday season.

verb

Definition: The act of promoting and selling products, often in a retail setting, to attract customers and increase sales.

Example: The store is focusing on effective merchandizing to boost its sales this holiday season.

merchant

IPA: /ˈmɜːrʧənt/

KK: /ˈmɜrʧənt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to people or businesses that buy and sell goods, especially in large quantities.

Example: The merchant ships sailed across the ocean to deliver their cargo.

noun

Definition: A person or company that buys and sells goods, often in large quantities, to make a profit.

Example: The merchant sold various spices and textiles at the market.

verb

Definition: To buy and sell goods, usually in large quantities, as a business activity.

Example: He decided to merchant various spices from around the world.

merchantability

IPA: /mɜːrˈtʃəntəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /ˈmɜrʧəntəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or condition of being fit for sale or suitable for the market.

Example: The merchantability of the goods was questioned due to their poor condition.

merchantable

IPA: //ˈmɜːrʧəntəbl//

KK: /ˈmɜrʧəntəbl/

adjective

Definition: Suitable for trade or sale, meaning it meets the necessary quality standards for being sold in the market.

Example: The goods were deemed merchantable and ready for sale at the market.

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