purchasing behavior
nounUK /ˈpɜːtʃɪsɪŋ bɪˈheɪvjə/
US /ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪŋ bɪˈheɪvjər/
The way people choose and buy things.
The store studied customers' purchasing behavior to decide which snacks to stock.
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2. The study of how people decide to spend their money.
She took a class on purchasing behavior to understand why shoppers pick one brand over another.
3. The actions a company takes when buying supplies for its business.
The factory changed its purchasing behavior to save money on raw materials.
4. The pattern of what and how often someone buys.
His purchasing behavior changed after he started cooking at home more.