comparison-shop
Definition
- Verb:
- To compare prices for a given item: The act of visiting or checking multiple stores, websites, or sellers to examine and evaluate the prices of a specific product or service before making a purchase decision.
Usage
- This verb describes the specific consumer activity of price research. It is typically used in contexts related to shopping, budgeting, and personal finance.
- It can be used intransitively (e.g., "You should comparison-shop") or transitively with the item being compared (e.g., "to comparison-shop laptops").
Examples
- Verb:
- It's wise to comparison-shop before buying a new refrigerator.
- She spent the afternoon comparison-shopping for car insurance online.
- I always comparison-shop major electronics to find the best deal.
Advanced Usage
- "to do some comparison-shopping": A common noun phrase derived from the verb, referring to the activity itself.
- Doing some comparison-shopping can save you hundreds of dollars.
Variants and Related Words
- Comparison shopper (n): A person who engages in comparison-shopping.
- As a savvy comparison shopper, he rarely pays full price.
- Comparison shopping (n): The activity or practice of comparing prices.
- Online comparison shopping has become very convenient.
Synonyms
- Shop around: To visit or check different places when shopping to compare goods and prices.
- Price-check: To investigate or verify the price of an item, often implying a comparison.
Related Phrases
- To get quotes: Often used for services (like insurance or repairs), meaning to obtain price estimates from multiple providers for comparison.
- To research prices: A more general term for investigating the cost of something.
Verb
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compare prices for a given item
