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    commodity

    US /kəˈmɑdɪti/

    ・

    UK /kə'mɒdətɪ/

    B1
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Something useful or valuable, usually for sale
    Crude oil is the world's most essential commodity
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A valuable quality or thing.
    Time is a valuable commodity in today's fast-paced world.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)In economics, a basic good used in commerce that is interchangeable with other commodities of the same type.
    Economists study the supply and demand of various commodities.
    adj.AdjectiveSomething that is treated as a simple object of trade or commerce, rather than valued for its intrinsic qualities.
    The labor of the workers was treated as a mere commodity.

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    • ...and relies on it for sunflower oil, another crucial commodity

      ...and relies on it for sunflower oil, another crucial commodity

    B1

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    • And that coffee was just a part of that, and then Starbucks came in with what is more of an American style, like coffee culture which is essentially just like coffee is a product, coffee is a commodity.

      And that coffee was just a part of that, and then Starbucks came in with what is more of an American style, like coffee culture which is essentially just like coffee is a product, coffee is a commodity.

    • like coffee culture which is essentially just like coffee is a product, coffee is a commodity

      like coffee culture which is essentially just like coffee is a product, coffee is a commodity

    B2

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    • or that most precious commodity of all, their time, to support those around them in greatest need.

      or that most precious commodity of all, their time, to support those around them in greatest need.

    B1

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    • A hundred megawatt factories is pretty commodity now, it's pretty commonplace.

      A hundred megawatt factories is pretty commodity now, it's pretty commonplace.

    B1

    Global chip shortage: How microchips became one of the worlds most precious resources

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    • One expert likens it to one other commodity that's seen its own share of geopolitical contentiousness.

      One expert likens it to one other commodity that's seen its own share of geopolitical contentiousness.

    • One expert likens it to one other commodity that's seen its own share of geopolitical contentiousness.

      One expert likens it to one other commodity that's seen its own share of geopolitical contentiousness.

    B1

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    • Any kind of commodity salesperson, report writers and journalists, accountants and bookkeepers,

      Any kind of commodity salesperson, report writers and journalists, accountants and bookkeepers,

    B1

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    09:34Why Costco Went All in on Kirkland — and How It Paid Off | WSJ Case Study
    • Our buyers are very aware of the commodity inputs, the raw ingredients that go into something.

      Our buyers are very aware of the commodity inputs, the raw ingredients that go into something.

    B1

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    • What most people don't understand about currency is that, that it's another commodity in the market, and its prices is determined by demand and supply, among many different factors, of course.

      What most people don't understand about currency is that, that it's another commodity in the market, and its prices is determined by demand and supply, among many different factors, of course.

    B1

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    • And even if you don't drink alcohol, wine can be used as a commodity you can invest in and sell at an auction.

      And even if you don't drink alcohol, wine can be used as a commodity you can invest in and sell at an auction.

    • And even if you don't drink alcohol, wine can be used as a commodity you can invest in and sell at an auction.

      And even if you don't drink alcohol, wine can be used as a commodity you can invest in and sell at an auction.

    B1

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    • You have one commodity as a laborer in the workforce in the United States and that's your time.

      You have one commodity as a laborer in the workforce in the United States and that's your time.

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