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commerce

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/ˈkɒm.ɜːs/ · com-merce

The activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale.

Meanings

nounformal

The activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale.

خرید و فروخت کا عمل، خاص طور پر بڑی تعداد میں۔

تجارت

tijarat

Formal: تجارت

Synonyms

tradebusinessmarketبازاربزنستجارتی سلسلہ

Antonyms

non-tradeidlenessdisinterestبے کاروباریسستیغیر دلچسپی

Common Collocations

  • international commerce
  • electronic commerce
  • commercial transactions

Example Sentences

The company's commerce has increased significantly over the past year.

کمپنی کی تجارت پچھلے سال میں نمایاں طور پر بڑھ گئی ہے۔

Company ki tijarat pichle saal mein numaayan tor par barh gayi hai.

She studied the principles of commerce at the university.

اس نے یونیورسٹی میں تجارت کے اصولوں کا مطالعہ کیا۔

Us ne university mein tijarat ke usooleon ka mutaala kiya.

E-commerce has transformed the way we conduct commerce.

ای کامرس نے ہماری تجارت کرنے کے طریقے کو تبدیل کر دیا ہے۔

E-commerce ne hamari tijarat karne ke tareeqe ko tabdeel kar diya hai.

Easily Confused With

commerce:Commerce refers specifically to trade and business activities, while communication pertains to the exchange of information.

Word Family

commercial
adjectiveتجارتی
commercialize
verbتجارتی بنانا
commercialism
nounتجارت پسندی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'commerce' as 'com' (together) + 'merce' (merchandise), meaning buying and selling together.

Imagine a bustling marketplace filled with vendors and buyers.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

تجارت کرے کوئی تو عقل کا استعمال کرے، معاملے میں ہو جو شرافت کی بات کرے۔

Tijrat kare koi to aql ka istemal kare, Muamlay mein ho jo sharafat ki baat kare.

If someone engages in commerce, they should use their intellect, And in dealings, they should speak of honor.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو بوئے گا وہی کاٹے گا

Jo boyega wahi kaatega

As you sow, so shall you reap.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "commercium" — trade, traffic

First known use: 14th century

The term 'commerce' has evolved from the Latin word 'commercium', which is a combination of 'com-' (together) and 'merx' (merchandise). It entered the English language in the 14th century.