Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Capability of being marketed or sold; readiness of disposal; quick sale.

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  • noun The likelihood that something will sell; market appeal.

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Examples

  • Actually I think marketability is as subjective as writing quality.

    GAR HAYWOOD, HERE... 2007

  • The New York Islanders 'desire to improve their franchise's credibility and marketability is why they might be the busiest shopper in the

    USATODAY.com - Islanders may be busiest shopper on draft day 2001

  • So we have to make a judgment as to just how long we want to continue to reinvest in those rigs and how much new capital we want to put into them relative to their future useful working life and their long-term marketability.

    unknown title 2011

  • "I don't see it having any negative effects on her long-term marketability, though I'd expect her current sponsors may want to limit her visibility until Americans lose interest in this scandal and move on to the next," said Bob Dorfman, executive creative director for San Francisco-based Baker Street Advertising.

    Advertising Age - Homepage 2009

  • It is, unfortunately, a reality that one must consider 'marketability' -- BUT that can't stop you from working on this other project in tandem with the one your agent thinks should be the sophomore book.

    The Book of My Heart? Julianne Douglas 2008

  • In the distribution/marketing lexicon are the terms marketability and playability.

    The Movie Business Book, Third Edition Edited by Jason E. Squire 2004

  • In the distribution/marketing lexicon are the terms marketability and playability.

    The Movie Business Book, Third Edition Edited by Jason E. Squire 2004

  • In the distribution/marketing lexicon are the terms marketability and playability.

    The Movie Business Book, Third Edition Edited by Jason E. Squire 2004

  • In the distribution/marketing lexicon are the terms marketability and playability.

    The Movie Business Book, Third Edition Edited by Jason E. Squire 2004

  • PETA marked the linings and sliced holes in the skins to minimize resale "marketability" while retaining warm-ability.

    Annie Groer: Washington Brings Out The Fur 2009

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