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   brand

   /brand/

   noun

   • 1. a type of product manufactured by a particular company under a particular name: "a new brand of soap powder" Similar makelinelabelmarquetypekindsortvarietytrade nametrademarkproprietary namelogoarchaic:chop
   • ▪ a brand name: "the firm will market computer software under its own brand" Similar makelinelabelmarquetypekindsortvarietytrade nametrademarkproprietary namelogoarchaic:chop
   • ▪ a particular identity or image regarded as an asset: "you can still invent your own career, be your own brand"
   • ▪ a particular type or kind of something: "they entertained millions with their inimitable brand of comedy" Similar typekindsortvarietyclasscategoryspeciesgenrebreedstylestampcastilkkidneyinformal:stripe
   • 2. an identifying mark burned on livestock or (in former times) criminals or slaves with a branding iron: "the brand on a sheep identifies it as mine" Similar identifying markidentificationmarkerearmark
   • ▪ a branding iron. archaic
   • ▪ a habit or quality that causes someone public shame or disgrace: "the brand of Paula's dipsomania" Similar stigmashamedisgracestaintaintblotblot on one's escutcheonblemishmarkslurliterary:smirch
   • 3. a piece of burning or smouldering wood: "he took two burning brands from the fire"
   • 4. a sword. literary

   verb

   • 1. mark with a branding iron: "the seller had branded the animal with his grandfather's name" Similar markstampburnsearidentify
   • ▪ mark indelibly: "an ointment that branded her with unsightly violet-coloured splotches"
   • ▪ mark out or describe as having a particular bad or shameful quality: "anyone who says anything bad about the country is branded as a traitor" Similar stigmatizeaccuse of beingmark outdenouncediscreditvilifybesmirchcharacterizelabelclassifycategorize
   • 2. assign a brand name to.
   • ▪ promote (a particular product or company) by means of advertising and distinctive design: "we'll have the ability to market and brand our own product"

   Word Origin Old Englishbrand ‘burning’ (also in brand (sense 3 of the noun)), of Germanic origin; related to German Brand, also to burn1. The verb sense ‘mark with a hot iron’ dates from late Middle English, giving rise to the noun sense ‘a mark of ownership made by branding’ (mid 17th century), whence brand (sense 1 of the noun) (early 19th century).

   Derivatives

   • 1. brander noun

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2. www.investopedia.com › terms › bBrand: Types of Brands and How to Create a Successful Brand...

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   Dec 13, 2023 · A brand is a product or a business that has a distinct identity in the perception of consumers. Learn about the elements, types, and history of brands, and how to create a successful brand identity for your business.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBRAND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of brand as a noun and a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and related words. Find out how to use brand in different contexts, such as product, business, marketing, and animal marking.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › brandBrand Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of BRAND is a charred piece of wood. How to use brand in a sentence.

5. www.feedough.com › what-is-brand-mWhat is A Brand? – Importance, Elements, Types, & Examples

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   Aug 10, 2023 · A brand is the combination of properties within and outside an offering that gives it an identity and makes it distinct from others. According to Kotler, a brand is a –. Name, term, sign symbol (or a combination of these) that identifies the maker or seller of the product.

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BrandBrand - Wikipedia

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   A brand is a name, term, design, symbol or any other feature that distinguishes one seller's good or service from those of other sellers.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › brandBRAND Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Brand definition: the kind, grade, or make of a product or service, as indicated by a stamp, trademark, or the like. See examples of BRAND used in a sentence.

8. www.britannica.com › money › brandBrand (marketing) | Description, Examples, History, Risks, &...

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   brand (marketing), a set of words, images, and associations that represent and distinguish a product or service in the marketplace. Strong brands elicit an emotional response from consumers and add value to the products and services they represent.