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pricing
PREYE-sihng
Pricing (noun) means the process of setting a price, or the price level chosen. Example: “Clear pricing makes it easier for customers to compare the different plans.”
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The process of setting a price, or the price level chosen.
"Clear pricing makes it easier for customers to compare the different plans."
"The company reviewed its pricing strategy after losing customers to competitors."
"Their pricing is competitive compared to other providers."
"We need a clearer pricing structure for customers."
"The company revised its pricing to stay competitive."
How to use pricing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow prices are decided, or what those prices are.
Common pairings
pricing strategy
competitive pricing
pricing model
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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.
