buyer

/ˈbaɪ.ə(ɹ)/

Meanings

noun

A person who makes one or more purchases.

Examples :

"Every person who steps through the door is a potential buyer, so acknowledge their presence."

noun

(retailing) A person who purchases items for resale in a retail establishment.

Examples :

"The buyer at the clothing store purchased a large quantity of sweaters to sell in their shop. "

business job commerce person essential

noun

A person who purchases items consumed or used as components in the manufacture of products.

Examples :

"The factory needed a buyer for the raw materials to make their new toys. "

person business job economy commerce essential

Related Words

establishment noun

/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.

"Since their establishment of the company in 1984, they have grown into a global business."

retailing verb

/ˈriːteɪlɪŋ/ /ˈriːteɪlɪŋɡ/

To sell at retail, or in small quantities directly to customers.

"The small bookstore is now retailing its notebooks and pens online, hoping to reach more students. "

presence noun

/ˈpɹɛzəns/

The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.

"Any painter can benefit from the presence of a live model from which to draw."

manufacture noun

/ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃə/ /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ/

The action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale.

"The factory's efficient manufacture of toys allowed them to sell many at a low price. "

purchased verb

/ˈpɜːtʃəst/ /ˈpɝtʃəst/

To buy, obtain by payment of a price in money or its equivalent.

"to purchase land, to purchase a house"

components noun

/kəmˈpoʊnənts/ /kɑmˈpoʊnənts/

A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

"A CPU is a component of a computer."

quantity noun

/ˈkwɑndədi/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈkwɑn(t)ɨti/

A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.

"You have to choose between quantity and quality."

acknowledge verb

/əkˈnɒ.lɪdʒ/ /ækˈnɑː.lɪdʒ/

To admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in

"to acknowledge the being of a god"

clothing verb

/ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.

"to feed and clothe a family; to clothe oneself extravagantly"

materials noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəlz/ /məˈtɪɹi.əlz/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

potential noun

/pəˈtɛnʃəl/ /po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/

Currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to)

"Even from a young age it was clear that she had the potential to become a great musician."

purchases noun

/ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪz/ /ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪs/

The acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent.

"They offer a free hamburger with the purchase of a drink."