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wholesale

/ˈhoʊlseɪl/

Meanings
noun
The sale of products, often in large quantities, to retailers or other merchants.

Examples :

"The bakery's wholesale order was enough to supply several local grocery stores. "
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Related Words

Illustration encompassing

encompassing verb

/ɪnˈkʌmpəsɪŋ/ /ɛnˈkʌmpəsɪŋ/

To form a circle around; to encircle.

"The high fence encompassing the playground keeps the children safe. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration indiscriminate

indiscriminate adjective

/ɪn.dɪsˈkɹɪm.ɪn.ət/

Without care or making distinctions, thoughtless.

"How can anyone be so indiscriminate in making friends as he is?"

Illustration criticized

criticized verb

/ˈkrɪtɪsaɪzd/ /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪzd/

To find fault (with something).

"The teacher criticized my essay because it had too many spelling mistakes. "

Illustration merchants

merchants noun

/ˈmɜːtʃənts/ /ˈmɝtʃənts/

A person who traffics in commodities for profit.

"The merchants at the farmers market sold fresh fruits and vegetables. "

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quantities noun

/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.tiz/ /ˈkwɑntɪtiz/

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."

Illustration destruction

destruction noun

/ˌdɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/

The act of destroying.

"The destruction of the condemned building will take place at noon."

Illustration retailers

retailers noun

/ˈriːteɪlərz/ /ˈriːteɪlɚz/

A retail sales company or salesman.

"Many retailers offer discounts during the holiday season. "

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wholesales noun

/ˈhoʊlseɪlz/ /ˈhoʊlˌseɪlz/

The sale of products, often in large quantities, to retailers or other merchants.

"The bakery buys its flour in wholesales to save money. "

Illustration indiscriminately

indiscriminately adverb

/ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnətli/ /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪneɪtli/

In an indiscriminate manner.

"During the water balloon fight, the children threw water balloons indiscriminately at anyone who came near, friend or foe. "

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correcting verb

/kəˈrɛktɪŋ/ /kɔˈrɛktɪŋ/

To make something that was wrong become right; to remove error from.

"The navigator corrected the course of the ship."

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misunderstandings noun

/ˌmɪsʌndərˈstændɪŋz/

A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.

"The discussion cleared up several misunderstandings about the project deadline. "