(count) a person who buys goods and services Many consumers are still not comfortable making purchases on the Internet. – often used before another noun Consumer spending is increasing. consumer services consumer demands/preferences
Category: Nouns
Noun > Agenda
(count) 1 : a list of things to be considered or done The committee set the agenda for the next several years of research. There are several items/issues/things on the agenda for tonight’s meeting. What’s the first/next item on the Read More …
Noun > Diagnosis
1 (noncount) : the act of identifying a disease, illness, or problem by examining someone or something The unusual combination of symptoms made accurate diagnosis difficult. She is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. 2 (count) Read More …
Noun > Mastermind
Noun > Obstacle
Noun > Obstacle (count) 1 : something that makes it difficult to do something He overcame the obstacles of poverty and neglect. They must overcome a number of obstacles before the restaurant can be opened. Lack of experience is a Read More …
Noun > Seminar
Noun > Seminar (count) 1 : a meeting in which you receive information on and training in a particular subject a writing seminar a seminar on career planning educational/investment seminars 2 : a class offered to a small group of Read More …
Noun > Independence
Noun > Independence 1 : freedom from outside control or support : the state of being independent (noncount) They are fighting for independence from colonial rule. (=fighting because they want to stop being a colony ruled by another country) Her Read More …
Noun > Zilch
Noun > Vestige
Noun > Vestige (count) formal 1 : the last small part that remains of something that existed before : TRACE ¡X + of a vestige of an ancient tradition He is still clinging to the last vestiges of his power. Read More …