Convenience store
Convenience store
A convenience store or c-store (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Convenience store
- Wikipedia's article - Convenience store
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski) is a small retail business that stocks a range of everyday items such as groceries, snack foods, confectionery, soft drinks, tobacco products, over-the-counter drugs, toiletries, newspapers, and magazines.
Etymology
The term "convenience store" originates from the store's purpose and strategic goal. These stores are named for their convenience to the customers, as they provide a wide range of products in a single location, often accessible for extended hours.
History
The concept of the convenience store originated in the United States, with the first store opening in Dallas, Texas in 1927. The idea quickly spread across the country and eventually, around the world. Today, there are hundreds of thousands of convenience stores operating globally.
Types of Convenience Stores
There are several types of convenience stores, including:
- Kiosks: Small, stand-alone structures located in busy areas like shopping malls and train stations.
- Mini-markets: Slightly larger than kiosks, offering a wider range of products.
- Corner shops: Typically located in residential areas, offering a range of everyday items.
- Gas station convenience stores: These are attached to gas stations and often offer automotive supplies in addition to typical convenience store items.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Convenience store
- Wikipedia's article - Convenience store
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski