: an item of merchandise (such as an automobile or refrigerator) taken as payment or part payment for a purchase
traded in; trading in; trades in
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: to turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase or bill
trade the old car in on a new one
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Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Home appliance sales surged by more than 30% in September, while furniture sales turned positive, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, when describing the impact of national trade-in policies.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
For example, in January 2024, LCA assisted with the historic ban on the dog meat trade in South Korea, which is set to take effect by 2027.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Samsung has upped trade-in prices and knocked a further $100 off the device if bought in select colors.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Home appliance sales surged by more than 30% in September, while furniture sales turned positive, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, when describing the impact of national trade-in policies.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Verb
Given the hostility both the United States and Canada have shown toward China trade in the form of steep tariffs and other restrictive policies, there can be little doubt that Mexico will find willing partners for its efforts.
—Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
For example, in January 2024, LCA assisted with the historic ban on the dog meat trade in South Korea, which is set to take effect by 2027.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Trade-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trade-in. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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