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resell

/ɹiːˈsɛl/
Meanings

  • the act of selling a product or service again

    - "John resells used books online."
    - "The electronics store resells refurbished appliances."
Rhymes
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sell , hell , well
Homophones
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  1. resell (en) : the act of selling a product or service again

Variants
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resell , reseller , resellers , reselling , resells , resold
Forms
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{"term"=>"resell price", "definition"=>"the price at which a seller resells a product or service"}

Etymology
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from the verb 'resell' which comes from the Old French word 'reselter' meaning 'to search through again'. This verb was later adopted into Middle English as 'resellen' and then into Modern English as 'resell'.

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  1. {"question"=>"In which year was the term 'resell' first used in English?", "answer"=>"The exact year when the term 'resell' was first used in English is not known. However, it is known that the verb 'resell' comes from the Old French word 'reselter', meaning 'to search through again'. This verb was later adopted into Middle English as 'resellen' and then into Modern English as 'resell'. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the term 'resell' was first used in English sometime during the Middle English period (approximately 1100-1500 AD) or the Early Modern English period (approximately 1500-1800 AD)). However, without further research, it is impossible to determine the exact year when the term 'resell' was first used in English."}

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  1. second-hand market:

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In various cultures, the act of reselling is common. For instance, in some Asian countries, it is customary for families to sell their used goods in markets or through word of mouth. Similarly, in some European countries, there is a thriving second-hand market, where people sell their used goods through various channels, such as flea markets, second-hand shops, and online marketplaces.

How to Memorize "resell"

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    - Remember, when you resell, you're not just making a sale, you're providing a valuable service to your customers by helping them find what they're looking for at a fair price.

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