CEFR B2

commerce

noun

Meaning

The activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale, including transportation, insurance, and finance.

Examples

International commerce has grown significantly in recent decades.
The city's economy relies heavily on commerce and tourism.

Synonyms: trade, business, exchange, merchandising

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commerce (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒmɜːs/

Definition

The activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale, including transportation, insurance, and finance.

Examples

International commerce has grown significantly in recent decades.
The city's economy relies heavily on commerce and tourism.
New regulations were introduced to streamline commerce and reduce red tape.

How to Use commerce

commerce between (prepositional phrase): The exchange of goods and services between two or more parties or entities. — "The treaty facilitated commerce between the allied countries."
commerce and industry (collocation): A general term referring to all business and manufacturing activities. — "He is a leader in the field of commerce and industry."

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