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aftermarket

/ˈæftərmɑːrkɪt/ /ˈæftərmɑːrkət/

Meanings
noun
The market for further goods and services, such as replacement parts and accessories, subsequent to the sale of a product such as an automobile or computer.

Examples :

""My car's radio broke, so I bought a new one in the aftermarket because it was cheaper than getting it fixed at the dealership." "
business commerce economy industry technical machine vehicle

Related Words

Illustration volatility

volatility noun

/ˌvɒləˈtɪləti/ /ˌvɑːləˈtɪləti/

The state of being volatile

"The stock market's volatility made it hard to predict future profits. "

Illustration subsequent

subsequent adjective

/ˈsʌbsəkwənt/

Following in time; coming or being after something else at any time, indefinitely.

"Growth was dampened by a softening of the global economy in 2001, but picked up in the subsequent years due to strong growth in China."

Illustration immediately

immediately adverb

/əˈmiːdi.ətli/

In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

"I hope we can begin immediately."

Illustration accessories

accessories noun

/əkˈsɛsəriz/

Something that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment.

"the accessories of a mobile phone"

Illustration investors

investors noun

/ɪnˈvɛstərz/

A person who invests money in order to make a profit.

"The company needed more money, so they asked investors to buy shares. "

Illustration following

following verb

/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

"Follow that car!"

Illustration replacement

replacement noun

/ɹɪˈpleɪsmənt/

A person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute.

"My old bicycle tire was flat, so I bought a replacement. "

Illustration consumers

consumers noun

/kənˈsjuːmərz/

One who, or that which, consumes.

"The consumers in the local grocery store were buying more fresh produce this week. "

Illustration customize

customize verb

/ˈkʌst.ə.maɪ̯z/

To build or alter according to personal preferences or specifications.

"My daughter customized her backpack with colorful stickers to make it her own. "

Illustration dealership

dealership noun

/ˈdiːləʃɪp/

A place that sells items, especially cars.

"I visited the car dealership today."

Illustration services

services noun

/ˈsɜːvɪsɪz/ /ˈsɝvɪsɪz/

An act of being of assistance to someone.

"I say I did him a service by ending our relationship – now he can freely pursue his career."

Illustration automobile

automobile noun

/ˈɔː.tə.məˌbiːl/ /ˈɔ.tə.moʊˌbil/

A type of vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and a very limited amount of other load. A car or motorcar.

"My father bought a new automobile for his business. "