purchasing

Meanings

• verb

  The act of buying or purchasing goods or services.

• noun

  The department within an organization responsible for buying goods or services.

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Synonyms

procure , procurement

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with purchasing
perusing , disbursing , heursing

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Variants

List of all variants of purchasing that leads to same result
purchasable , purchase , purchased , purchaser , purchasers , purchases , purchasing , purchasing department , purchasing power , pre-purchase , pre-purchased , pre-purchases , pre-purchasing , prepurchase , prepurchased , prepurchases , prepurchasing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'purchasier', from 'purchas', to buy.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the average American household spends about $60,000 on goods and services each year?

2. The first recorded use of the word 'purchasing' in English was in the 14th century.

3. In ancient Rome, people would use silver coins called 'as' to make purchases. One 'as' was worth the price of an ass, hence the name.

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Related Concepts

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1. consumer behavior: The study of how individuals, groups, or organizations select, buy, use, and dispose of products, services, ideas, or experiences to satisfy their needs and wants.

2. supply chain management: The coordination and management of activities involved in the production, distribution, and delivery of a product or service from its inception to the customer.

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Culture

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Purchasing is a fundamental economic activity that has been a part of human civilization since ancient times. It is a key driver of economic growth and development. In literature and art, purchasing is often depicted as a symbol of wealth, status, and consumerism.

How to Memorize "purchasing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of handing over money or a check to a seller in exchange for goods or services.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'purchasing' with the feeling of satisfaction and ownership you get when you buy something new.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'People usually can't resist purchasing' to help remember the spelling and meaning of the word.

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