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Leisure - Online Shopping

Study terms related to online stores, product comparisons, digital payments, order processing, delivery options, shipping costs, and package tracking.

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back order

a situation where a product is temporarily out of stock but can be ordered for future delivery

Ex: My phone case is on back order, so I'll have to wait a bit longer. 
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comparison shopping

the practice of comparing prices across different retailers to find the best deal

Ex: She does comparison shopping online before buying electronics. 
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comparison website

a website that allows consumers to compare prices and features of goods and services across different providers

Ex: She used a comparison website to find the cheapest car insurance. 
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delivery
delivery
[noun]

the act or process of taking goods, letters, etc. to whomever they have been sent

Ex: The delivery arrived earlier than expected, bringing joy to the recipient. 
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e-tailing
e-tailing
[noun]

the business of selling goods to consumers online

Ex: E-tailing has grown rapidly over the past decade. 
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postage and handling

the fee charged to cover the costs of packaging and shipping a purchased item

Ex: The total cost of the order includes $5 for postage and handling. 
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postage and packing

the charge for packaging and posting an item sold by mail order or online

Ex: The price includes £3.50 for postage and packing. 
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showrooming

the practice of visiting a physical store to examine a product before purchasing it online, often at a lower price

Ex: Many consumers engage in showrooming by browsing items at brick-and-mortar stores to get a feel for them before making their final purchase online. 
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e-cash
e-cash
[noun]

a digital system for making and receiving payments electronically over the internet

Ex: E-cash allows users to make instant payments without physical currency. 
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online store

a website or digital platform that sells goods and services over the internet

Ex: She runs an online store selling handmade jewellery. 
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product listing

a displayed entry for an item on an e-commerce website, including details such as price, description, and images

Ex: She updated the product listing with new photos and pricing. 
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shopping cart

a wheeled basket used by customers to carry items while shopping in a store

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wish list
wish list
[noun]

a list of desired items or experiences that one would like to have or achieve, often used as a guide for future planning or goal setting

Ex: I added a new camera to my wish list for my birthday. 
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price range

the interval between the lowest and highest prices at which something is offered for sale

Ex: The price range for these headphones is between $50 and $150. 
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tracking number

a unique code assigned to a package that allows the sender and recipient to monitor its delivery progress

Ex: She received a tracking number by email after placing the order. 
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order number

the unique identifier assigned to a specific purchase or transaction, used for tracking or reference

Ex: Please provide your order number so we can process your return. 
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order confirmation

a notification verifying that a purchase order has been received and processed

Ex: She received an order confirmation by email immediately after checkout. 
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payment method

a means by which a customer pays for goods or services, such as credit card, cash, or digital wallet

Ex: She selected credit card as her payment method during checkout. 
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cash on delivery

by paying for goods at the moment they are delivered, rather than in advance

Ex: They sent the package cash on delivery, so he paid the driver upon arrival. 
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express delivery

a fast shipping service that delivers packages within a shorter time frame than standard shipping

Ex: She chose express delivery to receive the package by the next morning. 
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free shipping

delivery of purchased goods at no additional cost to the customer

Ex: The website offers free shipping on orders over $50. 
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secure payment

a transaction processed through encrypted systems to protect financial information from unauthorized access

Ex: The website ensures secure payment by using SSL encryption. 
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