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marker gene
nounLow
/ˈmɑːkə dʒiːn/A gene whose phenotype is easy to identify and is used to track the inheritance of a nearby gene or chromosome during genetic experiments.
market
nounverbverb-intransitive+1A1
/ˈmɑːkɪt/A physical or virtual place where goods and services are bought and sold.
market abuse
nounLow to medium (C1-C2 vocabulary)
/ˈmɑːkɪt əˈbjuːs/Illegal or improper behaviour in financial markets, such as insider dealing, that undermines fair trading and investor confidence.
market analysis
nounB2
/ˈmɑːkɪt əˈnæləsɪs/The process of studying a market's size, trends, customers, and competition to make informed business decisions.
market basket
nounB2 (Business/Economics), A2 (Physical object sense)
/ˈmɑːkɪt ˈbɑːskɪt/A physical basket or bag used to carry purchased goods while shopping; the metaphorical collection of goods and services used to track price changes.
market boat
nounLow
/ˈmɑːkɪt bəʊt/A small boat, often used historically, that transports produce, goods, or people to and from a market, typically via rivers or coastal waters.
market economy
nounC1
/ˈmɑːkɪt ɪˈkɒnəmi/An economic system where prices, production, and distribution of goods and services are determined primarily by supply and demand in competitive markets, with minimal government intervention.
market forces
plural-nounC1
/ˈmɑːkɪt ˈfɔːsɪz/The economic pressures arising from supply, demand, and competition in a free market, which naturally determine the price, quality, and availability of goods and services without central control.
market garden
nounC1
/ˌmɑː.kɪt ˈɡɑː.dən/A small-scale farm, typically on the outskirts of a town or city, that grows vegetables, fruit, and flowers for sale directly to the public or to local markets.
market gardening
nounC1
/ˌmɑːkɪt ˈɡɑːdnɪŋ/The commercial cultivation of vegetables, fruits, and flowers on a relatively small scale, typically for sale directly to consumers or local markets.
market letter
nounC2
/ˈmɑːkɪt ˌletə(r)/A newsletter or report on financial markets, often containing investment advice and analysis, issued by an investment advisory service to its subscribers.
market maker
nounC1+
/ˈmɑːkɪt ˌmeɪkə/A firm or individual that quotes both a buy and a sell price in a financial instrument, providing liquidity by standing ready to make trades.
market order
nounB2/C1 (Finance/Business English)
/ˈmɑːkɪt ˈɔːdə/An instruction given to a broker or trading platform to buy or sell a security immediately at the best available current market price.
market price
nounHigh
/ˈmɑːkɪt praɪs/The current price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in a particular marketplace, determined by the balance of supply and demand.
market rent
nounC1
/ˈmɑːkɪt ˈrɛnt/The current amount of rent that a property can command in the open rental market, determined by supply and demand.
market research
nounB2
/ˈmɑːkɪt rɪˌsɜːtʃ/The systematic collection and analysis of information about a target market, consumers, and competitors, used to inform business decisions, particularly regarding new products or services.
market segment
nounC1-C2
/ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌsɛɡ.mənt/A specific, identifiable group of consumers with shared characteristics, needs, or behaviours targeted by a company's products or marketing.
market segmentation
nounC1
/ˈmɑːkɪt ˌsɛɡmənˈteɪʃən/The process of dividing a broad consumer or business market into sub-groups of consumers based on shared characteristics.
market share
nounB2
/ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌʃeər/The percentage of total sales in a market that a particular company or product accounts for.
market town
nounC2
/ˈmɑːkɪt taʊn/A town, typically of moderate size, that historically held a regular market, serving as a commercial and social hub for the surrounding rural area.

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