Marketability: meaning, definitions and examples

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marketability

 

[ ˌmɑːrkɪtəˈbɪlɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business

The quality or state of being suitable for sale or marketing.

Synonyms

commercial potential, market appeal, saleability.

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Word Description / Examples
marketability

Used to describe how attractive a product is to the market and its ability to be sold.

  • The marketability of the new smartphone was high due to its innovative features and sleek design.
  • Poor marketability can lead to low sales and revenue.
saleability

Focuses on the ease with which a product can be sold. Often used for products, properties, or goods.

  • The saleability of the vintage car was high due to its excellent condition.
  • Improving packaging can enhance the saleability of many products.
commercial potential

Refers to the likelihood that a product or service can succeed in the market and become profitable. Often used in business or investment contexts.

  • Investors were excited about the commercial potential of the new tech startup.
  • The research team assessed the commercial potential of the pharmaceutical product before funding its development.
market appeal

Describes how appealing or attractive a product is to consumers. Used in advertising and marketing contexts.

  • The new ad campaign significantly increased the market appeal of the fitness app.
  • High market appeal is crucial for the success of new consumer goods.

Examples of usage

  • His product had great marketability due to its unique features.
  • The marketability of the new smartphone was evident from the high demand.

Translations

Translations of the word "marketability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mercabilidade

🇮🇳 बाजार में बिक्री की क्षमता

🇩🇪 Marktfähigkeit

🇮🇩 daya jual

🇺🇦 ринкова привабливість

🇵🇱 sprzedawalność

🇯🇵 市場性

🇫🇷 commercialisation

🇪🇸 comercialización

🇹🇷 pazar değeri

🇰🇷 시장성

🇸🇦 قابلية التسويق

🇨🇿 tržní potenciál

🇸🇰 trhová schopnosť

🇨🇳 市场性

🇸🇮 tržna sposobnost

🇮🇸 markaðsferli

🇰🇿 нарыққа шығару қабілеті

🇬🇪 ბაზრის შესაძლებლობა

🇦🇿 bazar qabiliyyəti

🇲🇽 comercialización

Etymology

The word 'marketability' originated from the word 'market', which has its roots in Latin 'mercatus' meaning 'trade, market'. The suffix '-ability' was added to indicate the quality or state of being suitable for sale or marketing. The concept of marketability has evolved over time with the development of marketing strategies and consumer behavior.

See also: hypermarket, market, marketable, marketer, marketing, marketplace, megamarket, supermarket, telemarketing.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,290, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.