Background for commerce

commerce

/kɒˈmɜːs/ /ˈkɑm.ɚs/

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noun

The exchange or buying and selling of commodities; especially the exchange of merchandise, on a large scale, between different places or communities; extended trade or traffic.

Examples :

"The international commerce of coffee beans benefits farmers in many countries. "

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noun

Social intercourse; the dealings of one person or class in society with another; familiarity.

Examples :

"The commerce between the students in the class was quite lively, with many conversations and shared ideas. "

society communication human commerce

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noun

Sexual intercourse.

Examples :

"The rumors about the couple's secretive meetings suggested they were engaging in illicit commerce. "

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noun

An 18th-century French card game in which the cards are subject to exchange, barter, or trade.

Examples :

"The students learned about the 18th-century French commerce game, where trading cards was central to the gameplay. "

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verb

To carry on trade; to traffic.

Examples :

"The small town merchants are actively commerceing in goods at the local farmers' market. "

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verb

To hold intercourse; to commune.

Examples :

"The students will commerce their discussion of the novel in class tomorrow. "