"distribution channel" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: distribution channels [plural]
Etymology: From the metaphor of goods or services flowing from production to use. Head templates: {{en-noun}} distribution channel (plural distribution channels)
  1. (business, marketing) the route by which goods or services are passed from producer to user Categories (topical): Business, Marketing Synonyms: channel of distribution Hyponyms: retail [business, marketing, business], direct sales [business, marketing, business], manufacturer's representative [business, marketing, business], rack jobber [business, marketing, business] Translations (route): jakelukanava (Finnish), bealach imdháilte [masculine] (Irish), bealach dáileacháin [masculine] (Irish), bealach dáilte [masculine] (Irish), kanał dystrybucji [masculine] (Polish)
    Sense id: en-distribution_channel-en-noun-Zzi7z08t Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: business, marketing

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