Word
repurchase
Phoneticsre·pur·chase, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈpɝtʃəs/
UK/ɹɪpˈɜːtʃɪs/
Definition
n. the act of buying something again, especially when you have already owned it before.
n. the act of purchasing a good or service again, typically by the same consumer or entity.
Examples
“The repurchase of the old car was a smart decision.”
“The company's high customer retention rate is largely due to the ease of repurchase through its loyalty program.”
“Economists often analyze the repurchase of assets to gauge market confidence, as a sudden increase in such activity can signal a recovery in investor sentiment.”
Examples
simple
“The repurchase of the old car was a smart decision.”
contextual
“The company's high customer retention rate is largely due to the ease of repurchase through its loyalty program.”
complex
“Economists often analyze the repurchase of assets to gauge market confidence, as a sudden increase in such activity can signal a recovery in investor sentiment.”
Real-World Examples
“The rest of the transfer was carried out by selling the gold in New York, and repurchasing it in London, the bank said , external .” “Our testers ranked it highly for hydration and repurchase potential.” Etymology
From re- + purchase.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- 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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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