Business & Commerce
Companies, markets, trade, and getting deals done.
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A2 (20) Pro
company
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/ˈkɒmp(ə)ni/
A business that makes or sells goods, or provides services.
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agent
A2
/ˈeɪ.d͡ʒənt/
A person who arranges business or deals on behalf of someone else.
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opportunity
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/ˌɑ.pɚˈt(j)u.nə.ti/
A chance to do something, especially something useful or good.
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market
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/ˈmɑɹkɪt/
A place where people buy and sell goods, often outdoors with stalls.
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trade
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/ˈtreɪd/
The activity of buying and selling goods and services.
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concern
A2
/kənˈsɝn/
a worried feeling that something may be wrong
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fishing
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/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
The activity or sport of catching fish.
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chain
A2
/ˈt͡ʃeɪn/
A row of connected metal rings, used for pulling, holding, or as jewellery.
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agency
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/ˈeɪ.d͡ʒən.si/
A business that provides a particular service for people.
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customer
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/ˈkʌs.tə.mɚ/
A person or company that buys goods or services from a shop or business.
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brand
A2
/bɹænd/
A name or logo that identifies a company's products or services.
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product
A2
/ˈpɹɑ.dəkt/
Something that is made or grown to be sold.
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strategy
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/ˈstɹæt.ɪ.d͡ʒi/
A plan of action made to reach a particular goal.
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salary
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/ˈsaləɾe/
A fixed amount of money that an employee is paid regularly, usually each month, for their work.
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budget
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/ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ət/
A plan of how much money you have and how you will spend it
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employee
A2
/ˌɛm.plɔɪˈiː/
A person who is paid to work for a company or another person
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advertising
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/ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɪŋ/
The activity of creating and showing messages that persuade people to buy products or services.
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maker
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/ˈmeɪk.ɚ/
A person or thing that makes or produces something.
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user
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/ˈjuzɚ/
A person who uses a computer, app, website, or service.
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advertisement
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/ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/
A paid notice or message that promotes a product, service, or event.
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client
B1
/ˈklaɪ.ənt/
A person or company that pays for the services of a professional such as a lawyer or accountant.
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insurance
B1
/ɪnˈʃɔː.ɹəns/
An agreement in which you pay a company money so that they will pay you if something bad happens, such as an accident or illness.
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demand
B1
/dɪˈmænd/
A strong and firm request for something.
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industry
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/ɪnˈɖəs.ʈri/
The making of goods in factories on a large scale.
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dealer
B1
/ˈdiːlɝ/
A person or business that buys and sells a particular product.
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commercial
B1
/kəˈmɝ.ʃəl/
Connected with buying and selling or with business.
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profit
B1
/ˈpɹɑfɪt/
The money you gain after subtracting your costs, especially in business.
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management
B1
/ˈmæn.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/
The act of running or controlling a business or organization.
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quote
B1
/kwəʊt/
To repeat the exact words that someone has written or said.
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negotiate
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/nəˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
To discuss something with others in order to reach an agreement.
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invest
B1
/ɪnˈvest/
To put money into something, such as a business or shares, in order to make a profit.
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finance
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/ˈfaɪnæns/
The management of money, especially of large amounts.
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airline
B1
/ˈɛɹˌlaɪn/
A company that provides flights to carry passengers and goods.
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strategic
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/stɹəˈti.dʒɪk/
Done as part of a careful plan to reach a goal.
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logo
B1
/ˈloʊ.ɡoʊ/
A symbol or design that a company uses to identify itself.
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competitor
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/kəmˈpɛt.ɪ.tɚ/
A person or company that competes against another, especially in business.
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agricultural
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/ˌæɡ.ɹɪˈkʌl.tʃə.ɹəl/
Relating to farming or the growing of crops and raising of animals.
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advertise
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/ˈædvɚtaɪz/
To tell the public about a product or service in order to encourage them to buy it.
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specialize
B1
/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/
To focus on and become an expert in one particular area of work or study.
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advert
B1
/ˈædvɜɹt/
A notice or short film that promotes a product, service, or event.
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tariff
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/ˈtærɪf/
a tax imposed by a government on goods imported from or exported to another country
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contract
B2
/ˈkɑntɹækt/
A formal written agreement between people or companies that the law can enforce.
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executive
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/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/
A senior manager in a company who makes important decisions.
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interfere
B2
/ˌɪn.tɚˈfɪɚ/
to get involved in something that is not your business, causing trouble.
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investment
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/ɪnˈvɛstmənt/
Money put into a business or shares with the hope of making a profit.
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operator
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/ˈɑpəˌɹeɪtɚ/
A person who controls a machine or piece of equipment.
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reporting
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/ɹəˈpɔɹtɪŋ/
The activity of gathering and presenting news.
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corporate
B2
/ˈkɔɹ.pəɹ.ət/
Relating to a large company or business.
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enterprise
B2
/ˈɛntɚˌpɹaɪz/
A company or business.
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trading
B2
/ˈtɹeɪdɪŋ/
The activity of buying and selling goods, shares, or currencies.
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corporation
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/ˌkɔɹ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
A large company, especially one made up of several businesses.
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asset
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/ˈæsɛt/
Something valuable that a person or company owns, such as money, property, or investments.
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merchandise
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/ˈmɝ.t͡ʃənˌdaɪs/
Goods that are offered for sale.
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yield
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/jiːld/
To produce something as a result.
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publishing
B2
/ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
The business of producing and selling books, magazines, and other written material.
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overhead
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/ˈəʊvəˌhɛd/
regular business costs that are not tied to making one specific product or service
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patron
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/ˈpeɪ.tɹən/
A customer of a shop, restaurant, or other business, especially a regular one.
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revenue
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/ˈɹɛvəˌn(j)u/
The money a business or organization earns from its activities.
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commerce
B2
/ˈkɑ.mɚs/
The activity of buying and selling goods and services, especially on a large scale.
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seller
B2
/ˈsɛlɚ/
a person or business that sells something
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profitable
B2
/ˈpɹɑ.fɪ.tə.bl̩/
Producing a profit; making money.
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segment
B2
/ˈsɛɡmɛnt/
one of the parts that something is divided into
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investor
B2
/ɪnˈvɛs.tɚ/
A person who puts money into a business or shares in order to make a profit.
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compatible
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/kəmˈpætəbəl/
Able to be used together with something else without problems.
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disrupt
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/dɪsˈrʌpt/
To interrupt an activity or process so that it cannot continue normally.
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offering
C1
/ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/
Something that is offered or made available, such as a product or service.
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premises
C1
/ˈpɹemɪsɪz/
A building or piece of land used by a business or organization.
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leverage
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/ˈlɛvərɪdʒ/
power, influence, or an advantage that can be used to obtain a desired result
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contractor
C1
/ˈkɑːnˌtræktɝ/
A person or company hired to do a particular job under a contract, rather than as a regular employee.
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transaction
C1
/tɹænˈzækʃən/
An instance of buying or selling something; a business deal.
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merger
C1
/ˈmɝ.d͡ʒɚ/
The joining of two or more companies into a single one.
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capitalism
C1
/ˈkæpɪ̈tl̩ˌɪzm̩/
An economic system in which businesses and property are privately owned and run for profit.
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monopoly
C1
/məˈnɑpəli/
Complete control of a market by a single company, with no competition.
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franchise
C1
/ˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪ̯z/
The right to sell a company's products or services in a particular area, or a business run under such a right.
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capitalist
C1
/ˈkæp.ɪ.tə.lɪst/
A person who invests money in business in order to make a profit.
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speculate
C1
/ˈspɛk.jəˌleɪt/
To form a guess or opinion about something without having all the facts.
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trademark
C1
/ˈtɹeɪdmɑɹk/
A name, symbol, or phrase legally registered to identify a company's product.
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clientele
C1
/ˌklaɪ.ənˈtɛl/
the clients or regular customers of a business, professional, or organization considered as a group
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turnover
C1
/ˈtɝnoʊvɚ/
The total amount of money a business takes in sales over a period.
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generic
C1
/dʒᵻˈnɛ.ɹɪk/
Shared by a whole group or class rather than specific to one thing.
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promoter
C1
/prəˈmoʊ.tɚ/
a person or organization that actively supports or encourages a cause, activity, or development
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shareholder
C1
/ˈʃɛɹˌhoʊl.dɚ/
A person or organization that owns shares in a company.
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commendation
C1
/ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/
Praise or formal approval given to someone.
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churn
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/t͡ʃɝn/
To move or stir something, especially liquid, with great force and motion.
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non-profit
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/ˌnɑːnˈprɔfɪt/
Not run in order to make a profit; using any money earned to support its aims.
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commercially
C1
/kəˈmɝːʃəli/
In a way relating to buying, selling, or making a profit.
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organizational
C1
/ˌɔː(ɹ)ɡənɪˈzeɪʃənəl/
Relating to how a company or group is structured and run.
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privatization
C1
/ˌpɹaɪvətaɪˈzeɪʃən/
The transfer of a company or service from government to private ownership.
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consultancy
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/kənˈsʌltənsi/
A company that gives expert advice in a particular field.
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cartel
C2
/kɑːrˈtel/
an association of independent businesses or producers that coordinate prices, output, or markets in order to limit competition
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tactical
C2
/ˈtæktɪk(ə)l/
Done carefully to gain a particular advantage; relating to tactics.
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syndicate
C2
/ˈsɪn.də.kət/
a group of people or organizations that combine resources to carry out a business, project, or shared purpose
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patronize
C2
/ˈpeɪtɹənaɪz/
To talk to someone as if they were less intelligent or important than you.
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conglomerate
C2
/kənˈɡlɑm.ɚ.ɪt/
A large company made up of several smaller companies in different kinds of business.
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emporium
C2
/ɪmˈpɔriəm/
a large store or marketplace offering a wide variety of goods
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trafficker
C2
/ˈtræfɪkɝ/
someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
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proprietary
C2
/pɹəˈpɹaɪ.əˌtɛɹ.i/
Owned by a particular company and protected by patents, trademarks, or copyright.
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subsidy
C2
/ˈsɐbsɪdi/
Money given by a government or organization to help support a business or activity.
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testimonial
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/tɛstɪˈmoʊni.əl/
A written or spoken statement praising someone's worth, character, or a product.
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mercantile
C2
/ˈmɝ.kənˌtaɪl/
Connected with trade and the buying and selling of goods for profit.
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additive
C2
/ˈæd.ɪ.tɪv/
A substance added to food, fuel, or another product to give it certain qualities.
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profitability
C2
/ˌpɹɑ.fɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
The ability of a business to make a profit; the degree to which it is profitable.
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contractually
C2
/kənˈtræktʃuːəli/
By the terms of a contract; as required by a legal agreement.
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convivial
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/kənˈvɪv.i.əl/
occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
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laissez-faire
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/ˌleɪ.zeɪˈfer/
an economic doctrine or policy favoring minimal government intervention in trade, industry, and markets
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salable
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/ˈseɪ.lə.bəl/
suitable or sufficiently desirable to be sold
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tret
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/trɛt/
historical commerce: an allowance in weight made to a buyer for waste, dust, or deterioration after tare had been deducted
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higgling
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present participle and gerund of higgle
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copartnership
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/ˌkoʊˈpɑɹtnɚˌʃɪp/
the state or right of being a copartner in a joint enterprise
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entrepôt
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/ˈɑːntrəpoʊ/
a trading port or commercial center where goods are imported, stored, and re-exported
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vendible
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/ˈvɛndəbəl/
capable of being sold or suitable for sale; marketable
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duplo
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/ˈduːploʊ/
a brand of construction toys made by LEGO, designed for younger children with larger, easier-to-handle pieces
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lastage
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A duty exacted, in some fairs or markets, for the right to carry things where one will.
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payable
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/ˈpeɪəbl̩/
a liability account showing how much is owed for goods and services purchased on credit
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hereamong
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/ˌhɪrəˈmʌŋ/
among these things or persons; in this company (archaic)
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recompense
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/ˈrɛkəmpɛns/
compensation or reward for loss, effort, or service
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proprietor
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/prəˈpraɪətɚ/
the owner of a business or property
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speciality
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/ˌspɛʃiˈæləti/
a pursuit, product, or skill in which one specializes
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adulterator
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/əˈdʌltəreɪtər/
one who debases a product by adding inferior substances
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gainless
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/ˈɡeɪnləs/
bringing no profit or advantage; unprofitable
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biologic
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/ˌbaɪəˈlɑdʒɪk/
relating to biology; a medical product derived from living organisms
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butchery
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/ˈbʊtʃəri/
brutal and indiscriminate killing; the trade of a butcher
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disinvest
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/ˌdɪsɪnˈvɛst/
to withdraw or reduce an investment in a company or sector
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gainful
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/ˈɡeɪnfəl/
providing money or profit; remunerative
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officiate
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/əˈfɪʃieɪt/
to perform official duties, especially at a ceremony or religious service
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phantasy
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/ˈfæntəsi/
imagination or a product of it; fantasy (archaic spelling)
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solitarily
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/ˈsɑləˌtɛrɪli/
in a solitary manner; alone and without company
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strategical
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/strəˈtidʒɪkəl/
relating to strategy; strategic
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strategically
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/strəˈtidʒɪkli/
in a way that relates to or shows strategy
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subsidiary
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/səbˈsɪdiɛri/
a company controlled by another; of secondary importance
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tryout
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/ˈtraɪˌaʊt/
a test of the suitability of a performer, athlete, or product
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biz
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/bɪz/
informal term for business or a particular trade or industry
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caravanserai
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/ˌkærəˈvænsəˌraɪ/
an inn with a central court for caravans along Eastern trade routes
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commercialism
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/kəˈmɝʃəˌlɪzəm/
emphasis on profit or marketing, often at the expense of other values
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dealing
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/ˈdilɪŋ/
conduct or transactions in business or relations
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declarer
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/dɪˈklɛrər/
one who declares; in bridge, the player who plays the contract
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embargo
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/ɪmˈbɑrɡoʊ/
an official ban on trade or commerce with a country
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