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trade–in
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trade–in
(noun)
trade–in
/
ˈ
treɪdˌɪn/
noun
plural
trade–ins
trade–in
/
ˈ
treɪdˌɪn/
noun
plural
trade–ins
Britannica Dictionary definition of TRADE–IN
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]
:
something (such as a used car) that you sell to a business as part of your payment for something new
Bring in your
trade-in
and receive $3,000 towards any new car on the lot.
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