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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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   Dec 13, 2023 · A brand is a unique identity for a product and service that is created to distinguish it from its competitors. Learn why creating a brand is critical to successful marketing.

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   BRAND definition: 1. a type of product made by a particular company and sold under a particular name: 2. the set of…. Learn more.

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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.

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

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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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   Jun 28, 2024 · A brand is the identity and story of a company that makes it stand out from competitors that sell similar products or services. The goal of branding is to earn space in the minds of the target audience and become their preferred option for doing business. Brands are an effective way for companies to communicate their vision.

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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.

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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.

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    Jun 16, 2023 · Defining a Brand. At its core, a brand represents the unique identity and reputation of a business, product, or service. It encompasses the collective impressions, emotions, and associations stakeholders form when interacting with that entity.

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    What is a brand? Get a clear definition and get ahead in today's competitive landscape with a clear understanding of how to define branding.