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Branding

/ˈbrændɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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  1. 1

    The promotion of a particular product or company by means of advertising and distinctive design.

    "The company's new branding strategy helped increase sales significantly."

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The term 'branding' originates from the Old Norse word 'brandr', meaning 'to burn', which referred to the practice of marking livestock with a hot iron. Over time, it evolved to encompass the broader concept of creating a distinct identity for products and services, particularly in marketing and advertising contexts.

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