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Digital Retail

/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈriːteɪl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The sale of goods and services through digital channels, primarily on the internet.

    "Many consumers prefer digital retail for its convenience and accessibility."
  2. 2

    A business model that utilizes online platforms to reach customers directly.

    "The rise of digital retail has transformed traditional shopping experiences."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'digital' originates from the Latin word 'digitus', meaning 'finger', which evolved to refer to numerical data in the 20th century. 'Retail' comes from the Old French 'retaillier', meaning 'to cut off' or 'to divide', which has been used in commerce since the 14th century to describe the sale of goods in small quantities.

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