Definitions for retailing

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retailing re·tail·ing

Spelling: [ree-tey-ling]

IPA: /ˈri teɪ lɪŋ/

Retailing is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 545 anagrams from letters in retailing (aegiilnrt).

Definitions for retailing

noun

1. the business of selling goods directly to consumers (distinguished from wholesaling).
2. the sale of goods to ultimate consumers, usually in small quantities (opposed to wholesale).

adverb

1. in a retail quantity or at a retail price.

adjective

1. pertaining to, connected with, or engaged in sale at retail:

verb (used with object)

1. to sell at retail; sell directly to the consumer.
2. to relate or repeat in detail to others:

verb (used without object)

1. to be sold at retail:

Origin of retailing

late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at retail, -ing¹

Examples for retailing

The just-in-time mentality has spread from manufacturing and retailing into other businesses, and into our personal lives.

Indeed, Kirkwood's designs are expensive, with most retailing for over $1,000.

All were too busy listening and retailing stories to think of sleep.

Levin had found a certain pleasure in retailing his information.

The J.Crew collection will include clothing and accessories, retailing for $5 to $78, and will be available starting Wednesday.

And then she amused them both by retailing to them the corporal's odd speeches.

He had no idea, of course, to whom he was retailing his stiff yarns.

What happened in the interim is the story of a brand that was good at manufacturing sweaters but terrible at retailing them.

But even with all of its power and features, it is retailing for a surprisingly low $399.

Beside him was a new "American bulldog" revolver, retailing for $1.50.