wholesale

Meanings

• noun

  The sale of goods or products in large quantities at a lower price per unit.

  - "The wholesale price of apples is much lower than the retail price."
  - "Wholesalers sell goods to retailers who then sell them to consumers."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhoʊlseɪl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

retail

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Synonyms

bulk supply

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wholesale
sale , ail , mail , hail , jail , ailment

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Variants

List of all variants of wholesale that leads to same result
wholesale , wholesales , wholesaled , wholesaling

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'wholesale' meaning 'in large lots, wholesale' or 'dealing in the aggregate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'wholesale' can also be used metaphorically to describe large quantities or amounts of something, such as 'wholesale changes' or 'wholesale reforms'.

2. In some industries, the distinction between wholesale and retail can be blurred, with businesses acting as both wholesalers and retailers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Retail: The sale of goods or services directly to consumers in small quantities for personal or household use.

2. Distribution: The process of getting products or services from the producer to the customer.

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Culture

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Wholesale is an essential concept in business and economics, representing the first stage in the distribution chain between manufacturers and retailers. It is a critical aspect of supply chain management and is often used in discussions about pricing strategies and market dynamics.

How to Memorize "wholesale"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large warehouse filled with products ready for distribution to retailers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wholesale' with 'bulk' or 'large quantities'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'wholesale' starts with 'whole', so think 'large quantities'.

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