(marketing) The process by which a person learns about a brand, is attracted to it, and finally becomes a customer.

A very strong kind of shears, having removable cutters, and a strong spring at the back.

(UK, historical) The practice, abolished in 1871, of paying money to be made an officer in the cavalry and infantry regiments of the English and later British Army, without having to wait for promotion.

A person who makes a straw purchase.

A purchase made secretly on behalf of someone else.

plural of purchasing agent

plural of year's purchase

A person or group whose job is to buy equipment, supplies, inventory, or other assets for a business or other organization.

plural of point of purchase

plural of hire purchase