English · Work & Business
marketing
/ˈmɑːr.kɪ.tɪŋ/
[/ˈmɑːr.kɪ.tɪŋ/]
promoting products
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The activity of promoting and selling products or services, including research and advertising.
Example
Their clever marketing made the new drink popular among teenagers within just a few weeks.
Their clever marketing made the new drink popular among teenagers within just a few weeks.
Etymology
From 'market' (Latin 'mercatus', trade, marketplace) plus '-ing'.
How & Where It’s Used
A central business function covering research, promotion, and sales.