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commercial
com·mer·cial
[
kə múrsh'l
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
relating to commerce:
relating to the buying and selling of goods or services
2.
commerce
suitable for trading:
appropriate or sufficient for the purposes of trade
3.
commerce
for industrial use:
produced in bulk for industrial use and often unrefined
4.
commerce
done for profit:
done with the primary objective of making money
a commercial venture
5.
commerce
paid for with advertising:
supported by revenue from advertising
commercial radio
noun
(
plural
com·mer·cials
)
Definition:
broadcasting
commerce
advertisement on radio or television:
an advertisement broadcast on radio or television
com·mer·ci·al·i·ty
[
kə mùrshee állətee
]
noun
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