price list: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “price list” mean?
A printed or digital document, often published by a business or organization, detailing the prices of all items or services offered for sale.
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Meaning and Definition
A printed or digital document, often published by a business or organization, detailing the prices of all items or services offered for sale.
Any systematic listing of prices, which can serve as a reference for customers, sales staff, or for internal accounting and inventory purposes. In a digital context, it can refer to a dynamic online catalogue.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The term is identical in form and core meaning. Minor differences may arise in associated vocabulary (e.g., 'catalogue' vs. 'catalog').
Connotations
Neutral in both varieties. Carries the same formal, commercial connotation.
Frequency
Equally common and standard in both British and American business English.
Grammar
How to Use “price list” in a Sentence
Please find the price list attached.The price list for the new range is now available.We charge according to the price list.Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “price list” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- We need to price-list the new components before the launch.
American English
- The software update will automatically price-list all inventory items.
adverb
British English
- [Not standard]
American English
- [Not standard]
adjective
British English
- The price-list document is stored on the shared drive.
American English
- Please refer to the price-list information in the appendix.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Core document for sales, procurement, and customer service. Used in emails, on websites, and in promotional materials.
Academic
Rare. Might appear in economics or business studies texts discussing pricing strategies.
Everyday
Used when discussing services (e.g., from a garage, plumber) or products in a shop.
Technical
Used in commerce, retail, and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software modules.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “price list”
- Using as a verb (e.g., 'Can you price list these items?').
- Omitting the article when needed (e.g., 'Please send price list' instead of 'Please send *the* price list').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a compound noun, written as two separate words. The hyphenated form 'price-list' is less common but can be used attributively (before a noun).
A price list is a general document showing standard prices for all items/services. A quotation (or quote) is a specific offer with a proposed price for a particular job or order, often negotiated.
No, 'prices list' is grammatically incorrect and non-standard. The correct term is 'price list', where 'price' acts as a noun modifier.
It is neutral to formal. It is perfectly appropriate in business correspondence. In very casual conversation, people might say 'list of prices' or just 'the list', but 'price list' is not overly formal.
A printed or digital document, often published by a business or organization, detailing the prices of all items or services offered for sale.
Price list: in British English it is pronounced /ˈpraɪs ˌlɪst/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈpraɪs ˌlɪst/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[Not directly applicable; the term is literal.]”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Imagine a restaurant MENU, but instead of dishes, it lists PRICES. A 'price list' is simply a 'menu' for costs.
Conceptual Metaphor
INFORMATION IS A DOCUMENT; VALUE IS NUMERICAL.
Practice
Quiz
In which context would a 'price list' LEAST likely be used?