branding
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Also seen as: brandings
Sense 1
The process in which a mark, usually a symbol or ornamental pattern, is burned into the skin of a living animal or person (usually a livestock animal).
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The promotion of a commercial brand of product or service in order to give it greater public awareness.
Khuyến mãi một thương hiệu sản phẩm hoặc dịch vụ thương mại để tăng nhận thức của công chúng
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “branding” mean?
The process in which a mark, usually a symbol or ornamental pattern, is burned into the skin of a living animal or person (usually a livestock animal).
Is “branding” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.