n a record or narrative description of past events n a short account of the news n a formal contractual relationship established to provide for regular banking or brokerage or business services n a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc. n grounds n importance or value n a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance n the act of informing by verbal report n an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered n the quality of taking advantage v be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something v keep an account of v to give an account or representation of in words v furnish a justifying analysis or explanation
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A term used to denote a duty or charge laid upon goods, at a certain rate per cent upon their value, as stated in their invoice, -- in opposition to a specific sum upon a given quantity or number
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the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
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To hire, as a ship, for the transportation of goods or freight.
