commerce
ˈkɒmɜːrs
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Definition of commerce - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
tradebuying and selling of goods and services
  • The rise of digital platforms has transformed global commerce.
business mercantilism trade
2.
social exchangesocial interaction and exchange of ideas
  • The conference facilitated commerce among scholars.
communication exchange interaction
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Expressions with commerce

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buying and selling goods online
E-commerce has revolutionized the retail industry.
hub for trade and economic activities
The city developed a commerce center to boost the local economy.
organization of local businesses that promotes trade and manufacturing in a region
The chamber of commerce and industry supports new companies in the city.
buying and selling goods online
Electronic commerce has revolutionized the retail industry.
trade or business activity carried on between different states in a country
Federal regulations apply because the company is engaged in interstate commerce.
buying and selling using social media platforms
Social commerce lets you buy clothes directly on Instagram.

Origin of commerce

Latin, commercium (trade) + -ce (noun suffix)

Terms with commerce included in their meaning

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commerce
visit stores to browse or buy items
commerce
the activity of buying goods or services
commerce
book listing items for sale or display
commerce
business organization selling goods or services
commerce
person who buys goods or services
commerce
reduction in price
commerce
event for buying and selling merchandise
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request for goods or services

Examples of commerce in a sentence

  • Commerce between the two countries has increased.
  • The book club encouraged commerce among its members.
  • Online forums are platforms for commerce in various fields.

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  1. French:commerce, interaction sociale, ...
  2. German:Handel, Austausch, ...
  3. Italian:commercio, scambio, ...
  4. Spanish:comercio, intercambio, ...
  5. Portuguese:negócios, intercâmbio, ...
  6. Chinese:商业, 交流, ...
  7. Japanese:商業, 交流, ...
  8. Arabic:تِجَارَة, تبادل الأفكار, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִסְחָר, מַשָּׂא וּמַתָּן חֶבְרָתִי, ...
  10. Russian:коммерция, обмен идеями, ...
  11. Ukrainian:комерція, спілкування, ...
  12. Hindi:व्यापार, सामाजिक आदान-प्रदान, ...
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