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buying

n.
US //ˈbaɪɪŋ// UK //bˈaɪɪŋ// buy·ing
  1. 1 making a purchase (n.)
    B1 Intermediate

    the act of paying money to get something.

    the act or process of acquiring something through a financial transaction.

    Example

    The buying of a new house is a very stressful process for most families.

    Example

    The sudden surge in institutional buying drove the stock price to an all-time high within a single trading session.

    Usage

    Often used as an uncountable noun or as part of a compound like 'buying power'.
Origin

From buy + -ing.

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