dealing
noun
Simple meaning
A business transaction.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdilɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
chiefly in the plural
A business transaction.
Method or manner of conduct in relation to others
One's manner of acting toward others; behaviour; interactions or relations with others.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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Act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression.
Social or verbal interchange (usually followed by `with').
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Someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold.
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