Counterman: meaning, definitions and examples

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counterman

 

[ หˆkaสŠntษ™rหŒmรฆn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

retail environment

A counterman is an employee in a retail establishment who specializes in assisting customers with their purchases and inquiries, often at a counter or service desk. This position typically involves taking orders, handling payments, and providing product recommendations. Countermen play a crucial role in ensuring a positive shopping experience and may work in a variety of settings, including restaurants, grocery stores, or automotive parts shops. Their duties often require good communication skills and knowledge of the products being sold.

Synonyms

attendant, clerk, salesperson.

Examples of usage

  • The counterman helped me find the right part for my car.
  • As a counterman, she took pride in providing excellent customer service.
  • The busy counterman efficiently processed all the orders during lunch rush.

Translations

Translations of the word "counterman" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น contador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเค‰เค‚เคŸเคฐเคฎเฅˆเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Thekenkraft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjual

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะดะฐะฒะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sprzedawca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใ‚ฆใƒณใ‚ฟใƒผไฟ‚

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vendeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vendedor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tezgah satฤฑcฤฑsฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด์šดํ„ฐ๋งจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุฆุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prodavaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predavaฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸœๅฐไบบๅ‘˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prodajalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรถlumaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั‚ัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒงแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ satฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vendedor

Etymology

The term 'counterman' originates from the combination of the word 'counter', which refers to a flat surface where transactions occur, and 'man', indicating a person performing duties at that counter. The word 'counter' has its roots in the Latin term 'computare', meaning 'to calculate' or 'to count', suggesting its connection to commerce and transactions. Over time, the role of the counterman has evolved alongside retail practices, adapting to changes in consumer behavior and technology. In the modern context, countermen are often seen in various industries, displaying flexibility and adapting their skills to meet the demands of different markets.