Word
resale
Phoneticsre·sale, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹiˌseɪɫ/
UK/ɹˈiːseɪl/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. the act of selling something again, usually after you have bought it from someone else. People often think about this when they want to know how much money they can get for their used car or house.
n. the act of selling an item or property that has previously been purchased. Often used in commercial or legal contexts to describe the secondary market value of goods.
Examples
“The car has a very high resale value.”
“The contract includes a clause that prevents the resale of the tickets for a profit on third-party websites.”
“Investors often prioritize properties in developing neighborhoods because the potential for a high resale price outweighs the initial maintenance costs and property taxes.”
Examples
simple
“The car has a very high resale value.”
contextual
“The contract includes a clause that prevents the resale of the tickets for a profit on third-party websites.”
complex
“Investors often prioritize properties in developing neighborhoods because the potential for a high resale price outweighs the initial maintenance costs and property taxes.”
Usage
Often appears as a modifier in compound nouns like 'resale value' or 'resale price'.
Real-World Examples
“The focus since has switched to younger and cheaper options who offer resale value.” “The company has no data on whether this is related to GLP-1 usage, but Brophy says that resale has long played a part in shopping when people’s bodies are changing.” Domain
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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