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individual purchasing

[/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl ˈpɜːtʃəsɪŋ/]
noun
compra individual
1. The act of purchasing goods or services by a single person for personal use, rather than as part of an organization or group
Individual purchasing power increased significantly during the economic boom.
O poder de compra individual aumentou significativamente durante o boom econômico.
2. A transaction where a consumer buys products directly for their own consumption
Individual purchasing decisions are often influenced by advertising and peer recommendations.
As decisões de compra individual são frequentemente influenciadas por publicidade e recomendações de pares.
Synonyms
personal purchasingconsumer purchasingretail purchasingdirect purchasing
Antonyms
bulk purchasinginstitutional purchasingcorporate purchasinggroup purchasing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compra individual
Standard term used in commerce and economics
Rio de Janeiro
compra individual
Same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
compra individual
Formal usage in business contexts
Portugal
compra individual
Standard term, may also use 'aquisição individual' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

vote with your wallet
put your money where your mouth is
consumer choice
market demand
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