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DIFFERENCIATION PRIX [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-09-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pricing Theory
- Market Prices
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- differential pricing
1, record 1, English, differential%20pricing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One practice that has emerged among [Internet service providers] in recent years is differential pricing, which occurs when the same or a similar product or service is sold to customers at different prices, such as in the context of a sale, a discount, or a promotion. 2, record 1, English, - differential%20pricing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Théorie des prix
- Prix (Commercialisation)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- différenciation de prix
1, record 1, French, diff%C3%A9renciation%20de%20prix
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tarification différentielle 2, record 1, French, tarification%20diff%C3%A9rentielle
correct, feminine noun
- application de prix différenciés 3, record 1, French, application%20de%20prix%20diff%C3%A9renci%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
- fixation de prix différenciés 4, record 1, French, fixation%20de%20prix%20diff%C3%A9renci%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pratique qui consiste à faire varier les taux de facturation en fonction d'une condition donnée. 5, record 1, French, - diff%C3%A9renciation%20de%20prix
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-04-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Market Prices
- Trade
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- price discrimination
1, record 2, English, price%20discrimination
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A business practice which involves charging different customers different prices for the same product, by differentiating between groups of customers. 2, record 2, English, - price%20discrimination
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Prix (Commercialisation)
- Commerce
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- discrimination par les prix
1, record 2, French, discrimination%20par%20les%20prix
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- différenciation des prix 2, record 2, French, diff%C3%A9renciation%20des%20prix
correct, feminine noun
- discrimination de prix 3, record 2, French, discrimination%20de%20prix
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pratique commerciale qui suppose l'imposition de prix différents pour un même produit suivant qu'il est exporté vers une autre partie ou vendu pour consommation intérieure. 4, record 2, French, - discrimination%20par%20les%20prix
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Precios (Comercialización)
- Comercio
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- discriminación de precios
1, record 2, Spanish, discriminaci%C3%B3n%20de%20precios
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Establecimiento de diferentes precios para un producto igual o similar, que no refleja una diferencia proporcional en costes y trata de adaptarse a la intensidad de demanda de segmentos distintos para maximizar el beneficio. Puede basarse en diferentes tipos de clientes, localidades, período del día o del año, o características de acabado o envase del producto. 2, record 2, Spanish, - discriminaci%C3%B3n%20de%20precios
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
discriminación de precios: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 2, Spanish, - discriminaci%C3%B3n%20de%20precios
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-05-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Market Prices
- Merchandising Techniques
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- price differentiation 1, record 3, English, price%20differentiation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique used to adapt product features (quality, warranty, minimum delivery, term of payment, etc.) to each individual customer's requirements, and especially to fix prices that optimise company profits. [However] the difference may be beneficial to consumers (for example, air fares). 1, record 3, English, - price%20differentiation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
price differentiation: term and definition reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 3, English, - price%20differentiation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Prix (Commercialisation)
- Techniques marchandes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- différenciation des prix
1, record 3, French, diff%C3%A9renciation%20des%20prix
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique pour adapter les caractéristiques du produit ou du service (qualité, garanties, livraison minimum, délai de paiement, etc.) aux nécessités et aux disponibilités de chaque client, et en particulier pour fixer les prix qui optimiseront [en général] les bénéfices de l'entreprise, [bien qu'elle puisse également] favoriser le consommateur [...] (par exemple, les tarifs aériens). 1, record 3, French, - diff%C3%A9renciation%20des%20prix
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
différenciation des prix : terme et définition extraits du CAPITAL Business Dictionary et reproduits avec l'autorisation de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 3, French, - diff%C3%A9renciation%20des%20prix
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Precios (Comercialización)
- Técnicas mercantiles
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- diferenciación de precios
1, record 3, Spanish, diferenciaci%C3%B3n%20de%20precios
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Técnica para adecuar las características del producto o servicio (calidad, garantías, entrega mínima, plazo de pago, etc.) a las necesidades y disponibilidades de cada cliente, y especialmente para fijar los precios que optimicen el beneficio de la empresa. [No obstante] la discriminación que produce puede beneficiar al consumidor [...] (por ejemplo, tarifas aéreas). 1, record 3, Spanish, - diferenciaci%C3%B3n%20de%20precios
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
diferenciación de precios: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 3, Spanish, - diferenciaci%C3%B3n%20de%20precios
Record 4 - internal organization data 1991-05-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Government Contracts
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- separate pricing 1, record 4, English, separate%20pricing
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Marchés publics
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- différenciation des prix
1, record 4, French, diff%C3%A9renciation%20des%20prix
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes provenant du Guide de la politique des approvisionnements et services en usage au MAS. 2, record 4, French, - diff%C3%A9renciation%20des%20prix
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1983-08-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Financial Accounting
- Market Prices
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fragmentation pricing 1, record 5, English, fragmentation%20pricing
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
allocation of costs to small segments of a (...) business and the establishment of prices for each of the segments, using as a basis the costs (...) allocated plus an amount for earnings. 1, record 5, English, - fragmentation%20pricing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité générale
- Prix (Commercialisation)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- différenciation des prix 1, record 5, French, diff%C3%A9renciation%20des%20prix
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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