Word
buying
Phoneticsbuy·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbaɪɪŋ/
UK/bˈaɪɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the act of paying money to get something.
n. the act or process of acquiring something through a financial transaction.
Examples
“Online buying is more popular than ever.”
“The company's buying habits changed significantly after they hired a new procurement manager.”
“Economists monitor consumer buying patterns to predict whether the retail sector will experience growth or stagnation in the coming fiscal quarter.”
Examples
simple
“Online buying is more popular than ever.”
contextual
“The company's buying habits changed significantly after they hired a new procurement manager.”
complex
“Economists monitor consumer buying patterns to predict whether the retail sector will experience growth or stagnation in the coming fiscal quarter.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun or as part of a compound like 'buying power'.
Etymology
From buy + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Word family
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NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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