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  1. "price on" and "price for" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Oct 6, 2019 · 'A price on' connotes 'a price set/levied on' (probably not the actual words) and is more seller-orientated. 'The price for' is nuanced less towards the involvement of the seller, and more …

  2. "Pricey" vs. "Pricy" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Etymonline confirms: "1932, from price + -y ". Pricey has always been more popular than pricy. Pricey is getting even more popular, while pricy fades in comparison. So the bottom line is: both spellings are …

  3. meaning - Differences between "price point" and "price" - English ...

    Feb 9, 2011 · Price point means a point on a scale of possible prices at which something might be marketed; its meaning is different from the meaning of price, which is (principally, but not only) the …

  4. differences - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    I know that include is a verb while including is a preposition but they made me confuse when it comes to their usage. I usually confuse when to use include with including. Most Thais like sp...

  5. Should it be 10 US$ or US$ 10? - English Language & Usage Stack …

    May 21, 2011 · Which is correct to use in a sentence, 10 US$ or US$ 10. Perhaps USD should be used instead or even something else?

  6. What is the difference between 20$ and $20? [closed]

    I am seeing both 20$ and $20 usages. (20 is nonessential to this question.) What is the difference between them?

  7. Is "dear" commonly used to describe something that costs too much?

    Oct 28, 2015 · Besides, the point I was trying to make is that value is not the same as price - a TV bought at a discount might be worth more than was paid for it, and might hence be valuable but not …

  8. Why is "a 100% increase" the same amount as "a two-fold increase"?

    Nov 15, 2012 · Innumeracy is the explanation I've read. A one-fold increase should mean a 100% increase, but current usage sticks its tongue out and gives a raspberry to math, just as it does to …

  9. Which is correct, "sales price" or "sale price"?

    Aug 5, 2014 · I have a list of items with their details such as item name, quantity, purchase price, sales price/sale price, etc. What is more correct to write in the heading, sales price or sale price?

  10. Correct use of "circa" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Aug 11, 2011 · It has always been my understanding that circa is properly used only when exact dates are unknown or disputed. (I will concede to my betters about the use of circa with measures. …