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pricing

noun

Simple meaning

Setting a price.

Pronunciation

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prysing

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈpɹaɪsɪŋ

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Definition

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noun

  1. The act of setting a price.

  2. The level at which a price is set.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency
Very Common
Typical Use
General English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: The act of setting a price.

Used this way, pricing is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use pricing

  • “The pricing for concert tickets seems very reasonable this year.”noun

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • pricenounBase word

    The property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold).

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • pricing systemnounCompound term

    A system for setting prices on goods or services.

Related words

Connected by subject or meaning, not by word formation.

  • price gougingnounRelated term

    Pricing above the market price when no alternative retailer is available.

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