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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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    Why Starbucks Failed In Australia

    06:50Why Starbucks Failed In Australia
    • 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

    The global food crisis, explained

    11:34The global food crisis, explained
    • ...and relies on it for sunflower oil, another crucial commodity

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

    B1

    The King's Christmas Broadcast 2022 ??? - BBC

    08:34The King's Christmas Broadcast 2022 ??? - BBC
    • 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

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

    13:13Global chip shortage: How microchips became one of the worlds most precious resources
    • 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

    Why Costco Went All in on Kirkland — and How It Paid Off | WSJ Case Study

    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.

    • 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

    The language of wine - 6 Minute English

    06:41The language of wine - 6 Minute English
    • 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

    Should small towns still have volunteer EMS?

    07:49Should small towns still have volunteer EMS?
    • 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.

    • 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.

    B1

    アメリカの住宅事情について質問ある?| Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    17:04アメリカの住宅事情について質問ある?| Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • a scarcity of any commodity means the price goes up, up, up.

      a scarcity of any commodity means the price goes up, up, up.

    • The US is short about 4 million homes to meet the current demand and a scarcity of any commodity means the price goes up, up, up.

      The US is short about 4 million homes to meet the current demand and a scarcity of any commodity means the price goes up, up, up.

    B1

    Time Management with English Subtitle by Randy Pausch, November 2007

    26:27Time Management with English Subtitle by Randy Pausch, November 2007
    • And I truly do believe that time is the only commodity that matters.

      And I truly do believe that time is the only commodity that matters.

    • And conversely, if it doesn't have a red star, well so the first thing I want to say is that Americans are very, very bad at dealing with time as a commodity.

      And conversely, if it doesn't have a red star, well so the first thing I want to say is that Americans are very, very bad at dealing with time as a commodity.

    A2

    When Money Is Corrupted - Hidden Secrets Of Money Ep 5 - Mike Maloney

    29:59When Money Is Corrupted - Hidden Secrets Of Money Ep 5 - Mike Maloney
    • The next display shows the usual museum pieces that are described as commodity money: cowrie shells, representative axes, coca beans, and

      The next display shows the usual museum pieces that are described as commodity money: cowrie shells, representative axes, coca beans, and

    • Therefore, they are commodity currencies, not money.

      Therefore, they are commodity currencies, not money.

    B1