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Purchasing power
noun
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Noun
- 1 The amount of goods and services that can be bought with a unit of currency. uncountable
"The exchange rates do not always reflect true differences in the purchasing power of currencies."
- 2 The amount of goods and services that can be bought by consumers. uncountable
"High interest rates are affecting the purchasing power of homeowners."
- 3 The ability of a large collective or company to negotiate more favourable prices and terms than a smaller group or company. uncountable
"Large supermarkets usually have better purchasing power than small, local shops."
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