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marketing

/ˈmɑːrkɪtɪŋ/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

The action or business of promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising.

Example Sentences:
  • The company increased its budget for digital marketing this quarter.
  • She works as a director of marketing for a major tech firm.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the noun 'market' (from Latin 'mercatus', meaning trade, traffic, or a marketplace) with the suffix '-ing', turning the concept into an active process or commercial discipline. Its modern business sense emerged in the early 20th century.

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Think of a supermarket where products are put on display to attract you to buy them—that active process is marketing.

Frequently Asked Questions About “marketing

1. What is the meaning of “marketing” in English?

In English, marketing (noun) is defined as: “The action or business of promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising.”.

2. How do you use “marketing” in a sentence?

The company increased its budget for digital marketing this quarter.

3. What are English synonyms of “marketing”?

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “marketing”?

Derived from the noun 'market' (from Latin 'mercatus', meaning trade, traffic, or a marketplace) with the suffix '-ing', turning the concept into an active process or commercial discipline. Its modern business sense emerged in the early 20th century.