1. marketing(n = noun.act) merchandising, selling - the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money; Array
is a kind of commerce, commercialism, mercantilism
is a part of marketing
has particulars: bait and switch, private treaty, bootlegging, bootlegging, capitalisation, capitalization, retail, wholesale, sale, syndication, dumping, dutch auction, retailing, telecommerce, telemarketing, teleselling, hawking, peddling, vending, vendition, resale, sale
Derived form verb market3
2. marketing(n = noun.act) Array - the commercial processes involved in promoting and selling and distributing a product or service; "most companies have a manager in charge of marketing"
is a kind of commerce, commercialism, mercantilism
has parts: distribution, marketing, merchandising, selling, packaging, promotion, promotional material, publicity
has particulars: direct marketing, channel, distribution channel
Derived form verb market4
3. marketing(n = noun.act) Array - shopping at a market; "does the weekly marketing at the supermarket"
is a kind of shopping
Derived form verb market3
1. The act of selling or of purchasing in, or as in, a market. [1913 Webster]
2. Articles in, or from, a market; supplies. [1913 Webster]
3. The activities required by a producer to sell his products, including advertising, storing, taking orders, and distribution to vendors or individuals. [PJC]
defense reutilization and marketing service, direct marketing, marketing cost, marketing research