Meaning & use
commercial setting
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Meaning
phrasefixed phrase
the environment or context of business and trade, especially when referring to how something is used or done
Grammar: Often used after 'in': 'in a commercial setting'.
Patterns
- in a commercial setting
- a commercial setting for something
The software is designed for use in a commercial setting.
She has experience working in a commercial setting.
The research was conducted in a commercial setting, not a laboratory.
Common combinations
- in a commercial setting
- The product was tested in a commercial setting before launch.
- a commercial setting for
- The city provides a commercial setting for many international companies.
- operate in a commercial setting
- Non-profit organizations may also operate in a commercial setting.
Synonyms and how they differ
- business environment
- Broader and often refers to economic conditions; 'commercial setting' focuses on the context of trade.
- marketplace
- Specifically the world of buying and selling; 'commercial setting' can include offices and other business contexts.
Opposites
Commonly confused: commercial setting or commercial?
commercial setting vs commercial
As a noun, 'commercial' means an advertisement; 'commercial setting' is a phrase meaning business context.
Practice
The new safety regulations apply to all equipment used in a ______ setting.
Choose one answer.
The correct spelling is 'commercial'. The other options are common misspellings.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “commercial setting”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.