Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Trade & Market Dynamics

the act of buying or obtaining something, especially something that is valuable

a store, person, or business that sells goods to the public for their own use, not for resale

(economics) an unprocessed material that can be traded in different exchanges or marketplaces

goods offered for sale or the ones bought or sold

an organization or business that is jointly owned and run by its members

a company

a commercial enterprise that functions under an agreement, using the branding, systems, and products of an established company

a public sale in which goods or properties are sold to the person who bids higher

a stated amount of money offered to purchase something, often in competitive settings

a payment system in which one is only able to use a service up to the amount that they have paid for, and payment must be made in advance of using the service

something that costs a lot more than its real value

the general process of purchasing or selling something

a group of potential or actual buyers who are interested in and able to purchase a specific product or service

a store or organization where the products of a particular company are sold at a lower price

a place where hairdressing, makeup and other cosmetic services are done professionally

a professional who buys and sells stocks, bonds, and other securities on behalf of clients, usually for a commission or fee

an individual who possesses or carries an item, title, or position

to encourage the public to buy a product or use a service

the sequence of processes, organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in producing and delivering a product or service from its origin to the final customer