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indicative pricing

noun·Advancedbusinessfinance

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UK/ɪnˈdɪkətɪv ˈpraɪsɪŋ/
US/ɪnˈdɪkətɪv ˈpraɪsɪŋ/

Meanings

  1. noununcountablebusinessfinance

    A price shown only as a rough guide, not as a final or fixed amount.

    Grammar: Uncountable; use it with no article, as in 'indicative pricing is available'.

    Patterns

    • indicative pricing for something
    • give indicative pricing
    • indicative pricing on a website

    The hotel lists indicative pricing for each room type, but rates change by season.

    Please treat the figures as indicative pricing only; the final quote comes after we check stock.

    Indicative pricing on the website helps customers compare options before they call.

  2. noununcountablebusiness

    The practice of displaying guide prices rather than firm ones.

    Grammar: Refers to a system or policy; often follows 'use' or 'adopt'.

    Patterns

    • use indicative pricing
    • adopt indicative pricing
    • a policy of indicative pricing

    Many airlines use indicative pricing to show a low fare before taxes are added.

    The company adopted indicative pricing so customers would not be shocked at checkout.

Common combinations

indicative pricing only
The catalogue says 'indicative pricing only' to avoid misleading buyers.
provide indicative pricing
We can provide indicative pricing within one working day.
indicative pricing for
She asked for indicative pricing for a two-week stay.
indicative pricing structure
The supplier explained its indicative pricing structure at the meeting.

Synonyms and how they differ

guide price
A single rough figure, often used at auctions; 'indicative pricing' is the general system or label.
estimated price
Suggests a calculation was made; 'indicative pricing' stresses that the figure is not binding.

Opposites

fixed pricingfinal pricing

Word family

indicative adjective
Serving as a sign or rough guide.
price noun
The amount of money asked for something.
pricing noun
The way prices are set or shown.

Commonly confused: indicative pricing or indicative?

indicative pricing vs indicative

As a grammar term it names a verb mood; in business it means 'roughly showing', as in indicative pricing.

Practice

The brochure says the rates are ______, so you should not expect them to be final.

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