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re•tail

Pronunciation: (rē'tāl for 1–4, 6; ri-tāl' for 5), [key]
—n.
the sale of goods to ultimate consumers, usually in small quantities (opposed to wholesale).

—adj.
pertaining to, connected with, or engaged in sale at retail: the retail price.

—adv.
in a retail quantity or at a retail price.

—v.t.
1. to sell at retail; sell directly to the consumer.
2. to relate or repeat in detail to others: to retail scandal.

—v.i.
to be sold at retail: It retails at 50 cents.

retable

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