meaning of retain2
1. The sale of commodities in small quantities or parcels; -- opposed to wholesale; sometimes, the sale of commodities at second hand.
2. Done at retail; engaged in retailing commodities; as a retail trade; a retail grocer.
3. To sell in small quantities, as by the single yard, pound, gallon, etc. ; to sell directly to the consumer; as, to retail cloth or groceries.
4. To sell at second hand.
5. To distribute in small portions or at second hand; to tell again or to many (what has been told or done); to report; as, to retail slander.
6. the selling of goods to consumers; usually in small quantities and not for resale
Related Words
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