trading Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun buying or selling securities or commodities
   
2. verb engage in the trade of
   merchandise; trade.
   
   • he is merchandising telephone sets
3. verb turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase
   trade in; trade.
   
   • trade in an old car for a new one
4. verb be traded at a certain price or under certain conditions
   trade.
   
   • The stock traded around $20 a share
5. verb exchange or give (something) in exchange for
   switch; swop; swap; trade.
   
6. verb do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood
   sell; deal; trade.
   
   • She deals in gold
   • The brothers sell shoes

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