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Marketability

/ˌmɑːr.kɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #14200 frequency
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  1. 1

    The ease with which a product, service, or skill can be sold in a market due to its demand, price, and features.

    "The updated design significantly increased the product's marketability among younger consumers."
  2. 2

    The suitability or desirability of a person or asset for employment or commercial use.

    "Learning advanced programming languages enhances your marketability in the tech industry."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from market, originating from Latin mercatus (trade, market) via Old Northern French, combined with the suffix -able and -ity to denote the quality of being able to be sold. The term emerged in the late 19th century alongside the professionalization of modern commerce and industrial economics to describe consumer appeal.

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