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offering

n. countable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈɔfɝɪŋ// UK //ˈɒfəɹɪŋ// of·fer·ing

n. something that is presented or given to someone else. This can be a gift, a product for sale, or even a performance.

n. a contribution, product, or service presented for acceptance or consumption. Often used in commercial or religious contexts to describe what is being provided to a market or a deity.


SIMPLE

The restaurant's latest offering is a spicy seafood pasta.

CONTEXTUAL

The tech company expanded its digital offering to include cloud storage and cybersecurity tools for small businesses.

COMPLEX

While the initial public offering attracted significant media attention, the firm's subsequent service offerings failed to capture the same level of investor enthusiasm.

Synonyms
Origin

From offer + -ing.

Usage

Commonly used in business to describe a range of products or in religious contexts to describe a sacrifice.

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