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▪ I. comparison shop, n.
Brit. |kəmˈparɪs(ə)n ˌʃɒp|, U.S. |kəmˈpɛrəs(ə)n ˌʃɑp|
[‹ comparison n. + shop n. In later use probably after comparison shopper n., comparison shopping n., comparison shop v.]
An instance of comparison shopping.
1894Times 10 Nov. 1/6 (advt.) Lady, from India, just received box of softest, warmest..shawls... About half English price. Comparison shops invited. 1992Record (Kitchener, Ont.) (Nexis) 17 Jan. e2 Sometime soon, I'll go car shopping in the U.S., do a comparison shop, and let you know how it works out. 2003L. A. Ford & G. A. Yep in Handbk. Health Communication xii. 251 Members conducted a comparison shop and verified the significant price differential.
▪ II. comparison shop, v. orig. U.S.
Brit. |kəmˈparɪs(ə)n ˌʃɒp|, U.S. |kəmˈpɛrəs(ə)n ˌʃɑp|
[‹ comparison n. + shop v., after comparison shopper n., comparison shopping n. Compare also earlier comparison shop n.]
trans. and intr. To engage in comparison shopping of (a product or service).
1931Coshocton (Ohio) Tribune 29 Oct. 7/1 Every item bought for this sale was comparison shopped. 1959Winnipeg Free Press 27 May 16 (advt.) Comparison-shop this set yourself, see how many dollars you save! 1974Rev. Econ. & Statistics 56 541/2 The lowered cost of information encourages participants to comparison shop and thus reduces the opportunity for long-term price disparities. 2004Parents Jan. 35 Comparison-shop at several area pharmacies—prices can vary significantly. |