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pricing

PREYE-sihng

Pricing (noun) means the process of setting a price, or the price level chosen. Example: “The company reviewed its pricing strategy after losing customers to competitors.”

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The process of setting a price, or the price level chosen.
"The company reviewed its pricing strategy after losing customers to competitors."
"Their pricing is competitive compared to other providers."

How to use pricing

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In plain EnglishHow prices are decided, or what those prices are.

Common pairings
pricing strategy competitive pricing pricing model

Word forms

pricings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pricing” mean?

The word “pricing” means the process of setting a price, or the price level chosen. In plain terms, how prices are decided, or what those prices are.

How do you pronounce “pricing”?

“Pricing” is pronounced PREYE-sihng (/ˈpɹaɪsɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “pricing” in a sentence?

Here is “pricing” used in a sentence: “The company reviewed its pricing strategy after losing customers to competitors.”

What part of speech is “pricing”?

“Pricing” is a noun.

Is “pricing” a common word?

“Pricing” is a fairly common word in modern English.

What is the difference between price and pricing?

A price is the specific amount of money asked for a particular item, while pricing refers to the process of setting prices or to the overall price level chosen. A shop displays prices; its managers decide on pricing.

What is a pricing strategy?

A pricing strategy is the overall approach a business uses when deciding what to charge — for example undercutting rivals, charging a premium, or starting low to attract buyers. Pricing here refers to the process of setting a price rather than to any single figure.

Is "pricings" a correct plural?

Pricing is normally an uncountable noun, so it has no everyday plural; you would say pricing, prices, or pricing structures instead. "Pricings" appears occasionally in technical or financial writing but is best avoided in general use.

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