WHOLESALE Meaning and
Definition
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Wholesale is an adjective that describes the selling and purchasing of goods or merchandise in large quantities, typically for resale. It commonly refers to the commercial activity of supplying products directly to retailers, other businesses, or individuals involved in distribution, rather than to end consumers. The wholesale trade involves the bulk buying and selling of goods, typically at significantly discounted prices compared to retail prices.
In wholesale transactions, the products are often bought in large quantities directly from the manufacturers or authorized distributors. The items are then sold to various entities, such as retailers or resellers, who in turn sell them to consumers. Wholesale allows businesses to benefit from economies of scale, as the larger quantities purchased often result in lower per-unit costs. This enables businesses to make a profit by selling the items at a somewhat higher price than the wholesale price they initially paid.
Wholesale operates in a wide array of industries, including clothing, electronics, food, automotive, and more. Wholesale distribution can be a critical part of a supply chain, ensuring the smooth flow of goods from production to end-users.
The wholesale market is distinct from retail, which involves the sale of goods in smaller quantities to individual consumers. The distinction between wholesale and retail is based on the quantity and purpose of the sale, with wholesale being geared towards large-scale distribution and retail being focused on meeting consumer demand.
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• The sale of goods in large quantity to retailers only; the whole mass.
• Buying and selling in large quantity only; by wholesale, in the mass; without distinction or discrimination.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of WHOLESALE
The word "wholesale" originated from the Old English word "holsale" or "halsale", which was a combination of the elements "hol" meaning "entirely" or "completely" and "sǣl" meaning "sale" or "barter". The Old English term evolved to "holesale" and later "wholesale" in Middle English. The prefix "whole" in "wholesale" emphasizes the idea of selling goods in large quantities or in their entirety rather than in parts or smaller quantities.
Idioms with the word WHOLESALE
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at wholesale
The idiom "at wholesale" refers to selling or purchasing goods in large quantities directly from the manufacturer or distributor, usually at a discounted price compared to retail. It denotes the bulk sale or purchase of products for commercial purposes rather than individual or retail consumption.
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by wholesale
The idiom "by wholesale" means to do something in a large, comprehensive, or all-encompassing manner, often referring to purchasing or selling goods in bulk or in a large quantity. It suggests doing something on a large scale or with little attention to individual items or details.
Similar spelling words for WHOLESALE
Conjugate verb Wholesale
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