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comparison-shop

 
Dictionary: com·par·i·son-shop   (kəm-păr'ĭ-sən-shŏp')
 
intr.v., -shopped, -shop·ping, -shops.

To shop for bargains by comparing the prices of competing brands or stores.


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Process whereby a consumer gathers as much information as possible about particular products and services for comparison before purchasing them. Comparison shopping is accomplished by visiting stores having the merchandise, comparing advertisements, and doing related research.

 
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The verb has one meaning:

Meaning #1: compare prices for a given item


 
 

 

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