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backsell en · NOUN

Etymology

From back- + sell.

Meanings

1. The promotion of a product to end users or retailers in order to create demand earlier in the supply chain, e.g. with wholesalers.
   • Last issue IMD described how Mullard “sold” its AX TV tube to retailers in order to put pressure on setmakers to incorporate it in their products: a classic backsell. 1984, Industrial Marketing Digest, volume 9, page 132:

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
backsells	Number=Plur		lexicographic

backsell en · VERB

Etymology

From back- + sell.

Meanings

1. To promote in this manner.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
backsells	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic
backselling	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
backsold	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
backsold	Tense=Past		lexicographic