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consumer

US /kənˈsuːmər/UK /kənˈsjuːmə/

noun Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

a person who uses goods or services

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Online surveys help businesses gain valuable insights into changing consumer preferences.

Word Family

NounNoun
consumer gốc consumption
VerbVerb
AdjectiveAdj
consumptive
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • buyera person who purchases goods or commodities in trade
  • end-userhaving a meaning similar to consumer
  • clienta person or company that buys goods or services, especially professional advice

Collocations

  • Easy protect everyday retail consumer shopping rights
    to keep safe from harm or loss regarding everyday retail consumer shopping rights
  • Medium track dynamic digital consumer purchasing preference shifts
    to track dynamic digital consumer purchasing preference shifts, meaning to carry on the feet and deposit
  • Hard monitor headline consumer price index inflation metrics closely
    to monitor headline consumer price index inflation metrics closely, meaning to keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
  • Very Hard lament rampant predatory consumerism corroding spiritual values
    to lament rampant predatory consumerism corroding spiritual values, meaning to express grief verbally

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