commerce

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• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɒ.mɜs/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɑ.mɝs/

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Noun

Singular commerce

Plural none

1. (uncountable) Commerce is the activity of buying and selling goods and services. Or broadly, it is the unmeasurable exchange of energy.

   The U.S. Department of Commerce reported that economic activity had dropped in 16 of the 50 states.

   Millions of American jobs depend on international commerce.

Synonyms

• trade
• business

Related words

• commercial
• commercially
• commerce clause
• Chamber of Commerce
• electronic commerce/e-commerce