E-commerce and Retail – English vocabulary
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52 English words with meanings: online store, checkout, cart, logistics, payment gateway… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…
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- online store /'ɒn.laɪn stɔ:r/ (noun) — a store on the internet
Example:She runs a successful online store selling handmade jewelry.
Synonyms: webshop, e-store, e-commerce site - checkout /'tʃek.aʊt/ (noun) — the act of paying money
Example:You can add items to your cart and proceed to checkout.
Synonyms: payment process, purchase step - cart /kɑ:rt/ (noun) — a place to keep items before buying
Example:There are three items in your cart.
Synonyms: basket, shopping cart - logistics /lə'dʒɪs.tɪks/ (noun) — moving and storing goods
Example:Good logistics are crucial for fast delivery.
Synonyms: supply management, distribution - payment gateway /'peɪ.mənt 'ɡeɪt.weɪ/ (noun) — a system that handles payments
Example:The payment gateway ensures secure online transactions.
Synonyms: payment processor, online payment system - supply chain /sə'plaɪ tʃeɪn/ (noun) — the process of making and delivering goods
Example:A strong supply chain helps businesses meet demand quickly.
Synonyms: distribution network, value chain - inventory /'ɪn.vən.tɔ:r.i/ (noun) — goods a business has in stock
Example:They check their inventory levels every week.
Synonyms: stock, warehouse goods - customer service /'kʌs.tə.mər 'sɜ:.vɪs/ (noun) — help for customers
Example:Good customer service increases client satisfaction.
Synonyms: support team, client assistance - discount /'dɪs.kaʊnt/ (noun) — a lower price
Example:They offer a 20% discount on all products.
Synonyms: reduction, price cut, markdown - promotion /prə'məʊ.ʃən/ (noun) — a special deal or discount
Example:The store launched a big summer promotion.
Synonyms: offer, campaign, deal - order /'ɔ:r.dər/ (noun) — a request to buy something
Example:Your order will be delivered in three days.
Synonyms: purchase, request - shipment /'ʃɪp.mənt/ (noun) — a group of goods being shipped
Example:The shipment arrived on time.
Synonyms: delivery, consignment - warehouse /'weə.haʊs/ (noun) — a place to store goods
Example:All products are stored in the central warehouse.
Synonyms: storage, depot - delivery /dɪ'lɪv.ər.i/ (noun) — bringing goods to a customer
Example:Fast delivery attracts more customers.
Synonyms: shipping, distribution - return policy /rɪ'tɜ:n 'pɒl.ə.si/ (noun) — rules for returning items
Example:Check the return policy before buying online.
Synonyms: refund policy, exchange terms - tracking number /'træk.ɪŋ 'nʌm.bər/ (noun) — a code to track an order
Example:You can track your parcel using the tracking number.
Synonyms: shipment code, delivery ID - affiliate marketing /ə'fɪl.i.eɪt 'mɑ:.kɪ.tɪŋ/ (noun) — earning money by promoting products
Example:He earns money through affiliate marketing programs.
Synonyms: partner marketing, referral marketing - SEO /,es.i:'oʊ/ (noun) — making a website easier to find online
Example:SEO helps websites gain more visibility.
Synonyms: search engine optimization - digital marketing /'dɪdʒ.ɪ.təl 'mɑ:.kɪ.tɪŋ/ (noun) — marketing done online
Example:Digital marketing is vital for e-commerce growth.
Synonyms: online marketing, internet marketing - social media /'səʊ.ʃəl 'mi:.di.ə/ (noun) — websites for sharing and connecting
Example:Many brands advertise through social media.
Synonyms: social network, online community - analytics /,æn.ə'lɪt.ɪks/ (noun) — studying data to learn from it
Example:Website analytics show which products are most popular.
Synonyms: data analysis, metrics - conversion rate /kən'vɜ:.ʒən reɪt/ (noun) — the percent of visitors who buy
Example:Improving the conversion rate is key to more sales.
Synonyms: performance rate, response rate - invoice /'ɪn.vɔɪs/ (noun) — a bill for a purchase
Example:Please check the invoice for payment details.
Synonyms: bill, statement - refund /'ri:.fʌnd/ (noun) — money given back to a customer
Example:Customers can request a refund within 7 days.
Synonyms: reimbursement, repayment - CRM /,si:.ɑ:r'em/ (noun) — managing relationships with customers
Example:CRM systems help manage customer data efficiently.
Synonyms: customer management, client relations - merchant /'mɜ:.tʃənt/ (noun) — a person or business that sells
Example:Online merchants often sell products worldwide.
Synonyms: seller, vendor, trader - vendor /'ven.dər/ (noun) — a company that provides goods
Example:The vendor ships goods within 24 hours.
Synonyms: supplier, merchant - retailer /'ri:.teɪ.lər/ (noun) — a business that sells to customers
Example:Large retailers use both online and offline channels.
Synonyms: shopkeeper, seller - customer loyalty /'kʌs.tə.mər 'lɔɪ.əl.ti/ (noun) — customers choosing to stay with a brand
Example:Customer loyalty is built through trust and service.
Synonyms: client retention, repeat business - review /rɪ'vju:/ (noun) — an opinion or rating about a product or service
Example:Positive reviews increase the store’s credibility.
Synonyms: feedback, rating
…and 22 more words in this set.
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