branding

noun

brand·​ing ˈbran-diŋ How to pronounce branding (audio)
: the promoting of a product or service by identifying it with a particular brand

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Not all motorcycle helmets meet safety standards and some of them mimic safe ones using fake certification labels or branding. Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 As an Indeed Preferred Agency Partner, AVI delivers unmatched white-glove service in employer branding and job posting optimization, helping organizations attract top talent and stand out in today’s competitive job markets. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025 Musk long ago abandoned the Twitter branding but, in this case, par is a birdie. Dan Primack, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025 As an official marketing partner of UFC and the UFC Performance Institute, Thorne branding will be integrated into a variety of key UFC assets. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for branding

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of branding was in 1913

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“Branding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branding. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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