Meaning & use

mdse

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An abbreviation for 'merchandise,' used chiefly in shipping, invoicing, and retail records.

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The customs form listed the mdse as general household goods.

The invoice separated the mdse total from shipping and handling charges.

A note on using this word

Like 'mfr,' this abbreviation strips out vowels to save space on forms and labels, a common convention in older commercial paperwork.

Words with a similar meaning

merchandisegoods

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