marketing — the activity of promoting and selling products or services
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the activity of promoting and selling products or services
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːrkɪtɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- His marketing skills are so good, he could sell ice to penguins in Antarctica.
- The company spent millions on marketing, but forgot to make a good product.
- Social media marketing has become essential for modern businesses.
marketing
NOUN[/ˈmɑːrkɪtɪŋ/]
the activity of promoting and selling products or services
the activity of promoting and selling products or services
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 'market,' which originated from Latin 'mercatus' (marketplace, trade). It evolved from the literal sense of buying and selling goods in a physical marketplace to encompass the modern concept of promoting and selling products or services through strategic communication and distribution.
Breakdown
market (from Latin mercatus, meaning marketplace or trade) + -ing (present participle/gerund suffix, indicating an ongoing action or activity).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His marketing skills are so good, he could sell ice to penguins in Antarctica.”
“The company spent millions on marketing, but forgot to make a good product.”
“Social media marketing has become essential for modern businesses.”
“She graduated with a degree in marketing and communications.”
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