general trade book

  • 1trade book — trade′ book n. pri a book of general interest available through an ordinary book dealer, as distinguished from a limited edition book or textbook • Etymology: 1940–45 …

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  • 2trade book — n. a book intended for sale to the general public, as distinguished from a textbook, subscription book, etc …

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  • 3trade book — noun a book intended for general readership • Syn: ↑trade edition • Ant: ↑text edition (for: ↑trade edition) • Hypernyms: ↑book …

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  • 4trade book — noun Date: 1928 1. a book intended for general readership 2. trade edition …

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  • 5trade book — noun A book that is marketed to a general audience (as opposed to books that have specialized audiences, such as academic books). Most fiction titles are trade books …

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  • 6trade book — a book designed for the general public and available through an ordinary book dealer, as distinguished from a limited edition book, textbook, mass market paperback, etc. [1940 45] * * * …

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  • 7trade book — noun a book published by a commercial publisher and intended for general readership …

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  • 8Book — A book is a set or collection of written, printed, illustrated, or blank sheets, made of paper, parchment, or other material, usually fastened together to hinge at one side. A single sheet within a book is called a leaf, and each side of a leaf… …

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  • 9trade — n. & v. n. 1 a buying and selling. b buying and selling conducted between nations etc. c business conducted for profit (esp. as distinct from a profession) (a butcher by trade). d business of a specified nature or time (Christmas trade; tourist… …

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  • 10General assignment — A general assignment is a concept in bankruptcy law that has different meanings in different jurisdictions. * In the United states, a general assignment is simply a contract whereby the insolvent entity ( Assignor ) transfers legal and equitable… …

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