aftermarket
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Definition of aftermarket
1 : the market for parts and accessories used in the repair or enhancement of a product (such as an automobile)
2 : a secondary market available after sales in the original market are finished a movie in the videocassette aftermarket
3 : the market for a stock following its initial public offering when its shares can be freely traded among investors
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The AAA Foundation commissioned Strayer, a professor of cognition and neural science at the University of Utah, to compare two aftermarket modes of communication with the ones the manufacturers install in their cars on the assembly line. — Ashley Halsey Iii, chicagotribune.com, "Apple CarPlay, Android Auto safer and quicker to use than automakers' systems, according to AAA study," 28 June 2018 That dictated widening the front track by six inches, fitting a suspension system that would have cost $10,000 in the aftermarket, and adding unique bodywork to cover the widened front. — Wes Siler, Outside Online, "The Best Trucks for Any Budget," 19 June 2018 But in aftermarket trading, Samsung BioLogics shares tumbled 9.9% before activity was halted by the Korea Exchange. — Timothy W. Martin, WSJ, "South Korea Regulator Says Samsung BioLogics Violated Accounting Rules," 12 July 2018 Brand-name aftermarket pads are just as good — and sometimes better — than OEM. — Bob Weber, chicagotribune.com, "Brake check: Aftermarket brake pads as good as automaker's, and cheaper," 4 Feb. 2018 Manufacturers and aftermarket specialists will showcase their latest innovations and technology; auto enthusiasts can admire a rainbow of muscle cars, classic coups and retro rigs; and yes, there’ll be drag-racing. Noon-8 p.m. Free to spectate. — Courtney Devores, charlotteobserver, "Your 5-minute guide to the best things to do in Charlotte | June 15-21," 14 June 2018 In aftermarket trading late Tuesday, AT&T’s stock was down 1.7%, while Time Warner’s was up 4.5%. — Kevin Kelleher, Fortune, "Judge Approves AT&T Deal to Buy Time Warner," 12 June 2018 There are aftermarket accessories for shelving, racks, slide-ins and electrical wiring. — Mark Maynard, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Nissan NV 3500 High Roof: The sky is the limit," 1 June 2018 Last weekend in Torrance, California, the classic cars were out in full force for the 13th annual Edelbrock Car Show at the legendary aftermarket brand’s distribution center. — Heidi Van Horne, Houston Chronicle, "Car show celebrates influence of Edelbrock in custom, classic vehicles," 12 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'aftermarket.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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