time of purchase

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phrase

   The exact moment when you pay for something or complete a purchase.

   Grammar: Used as a time expression, often after 'at' or 'by': at the time of purchase, by the time of purchase.

   Patterns

   • at the time of purchase
   • by the time of purchase

   Please keep your receipt from the time of purchase in case you need to return the item.

   The warranty starts at the time of purchase, not when you open the box.

   You can choose gift wrapping at the time of purchase.

2. 2phrasefixed phraseformalbusiness

   The act or occasion of buying something, especially in legal or business contexts.

   Grammar: Often follows prepositions like 'at', 'before', 'after', or 'since' to show when something happens in relation to buying.

   Patterns

   • before the time of purchase
   • after the time of purchase
   • since the time of purchase

   The price at the time of purchase was lower than the current price.

   Any damage that occurs after the time of purchase is not covered by the manufacturer.

   The contract must be signed before the time of purchase.

Common combinations

at the time of purchase

At the time of purchase, you will receive a confirmation email.

by the time of purchase

Make sure you have enough funds by the time of purchase.

from the time of purchase

The clock starts ticking from the time of purchase.

before the time of purchase

You should read the terms and conditions before the time of purchase.

after the time of purchase

You can download the software after the time of purchase.

since the time of purchase

The item has been used daily since the time of purchase.

Synonyms and how they differ

point of sale

Refers to the place or moment where a sale is completed, often in a retail context; 'time of purchase' focuses on the exact time rather than the location.

checkout

The place or process of paying for goods in a store; 'time of purchase' is more general and can refer to any buying situation.

transaction time

A more technical term for the moment a transaction is recorded; 'time of purchase' is simpler and more common in everyday speech.

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