comparison shopping
nounUK /kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən ˌʃɒp.ɪŋ/
US /kəmˈper.ɪ.sən ˌʃɑː.pɪŋ/
Checking the price and quality of something in different stores before you buy it.
She did some comparison shopping online before choosing a new laptop.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The practice of comparing products or services to find the best value.
Comparison shopping helped him save money on his car insurance.
3. A way of buying things by looking at many choices first.
With so many phone plans, comparison shopping is essential.
4. The act of checking several sellers before deciding what to buy.
Online tools make comparison shopping quick and easy.