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Market, noun:
1. A place or space where goods or services are bought and sold, typically involving buyers and sellers interacting with each other to establish prices and exchange transactions. Markets are commonly physical locations such as town squares, bazaars, or shopping centers, but they can also exist in a virtual form, such as online platforms or auction websites.
2. A specific segment or sector of economic activity where certain goods or services are bought and sold. This can refer to a particular industry, such as the housing market, stock market, or labor market, where the respective goods or services are traded.
3. The demand for goods or services within a given area or group of consumers. This can be referred to as the target market or the consumer market, where companies identify and cater to the preferences and needs of their potential customers.
4. The overall state or trend of economic activity, typically related to the buying and selling of goods and services across various industries. This usage refers to phrases like "bull market" (a period of rising prices and optimism) or "bear market" (a period characterized by falling prices and pessimism).
5. A verb used to describe the act of promoting or selling goods or services through advertising, publicity, or other means, with the aim of attracting customers and generating sales.
Overall, the term "market" embodies the concept of exchange and trade, encompassing the physical space, transactional activities, economic trends, and the interaction between buyers and sellers.
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• A public place or building for buying and selling; purchase and sale.
• To deal in a market; to buy or sell.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "market" originates from the Old English word "mearcet" (also spelled "mercet" or "mearket"), which in turn comes from the Old Norse word "markaðr". This Old Norse term refers to a marketplace or a meeting place. The word "market" has Germanic roots and is related to other Germanic languages such as Old High German "markat" and Old Saxon "markat", both of which also mean a marketplace. The term ultimately derives from the Proto-Germanic word "*markataz", which suggests a connection to the concept of a boundary or a border, signifying a designated area where commercial activities take place.
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