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Boutique vs Niche - What's the difference?

boutique | niche |

As a noun boutique

is .

As a verb niche is

.

boutique

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Specialized in bespoke or custom-made products or services for clientele in a niche market.
    • : a boutique law firm

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A small shop, especially one that sells fashionable clothes, jewelry and the like.
  • A small shop located within a larger one.
  • A film production company making only a few movies per year.

    • niche

    English

    (wikipedia niche)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (architecture) A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. Hence, any similar position, literal or figurative.
    • "Images defended from the injuries of the weather by niches of stone wherein they are placed." --Evelyn.
  • (biology) A function within an ecological system to which an organism is especially suited.
  • (by extension) Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited, such as a particular market in business.
  • An arrow woven into a Muslim prayer rug pointing in the direction of Mecca.

    • Synonyms

    * (position of opportunity) specialty, specialization,

    Derived terms

    * fundamental niche * niche market

    See also

    *

    Verb

  • To specialize in a niche, or particular narrow section of the market.
  • * 2002 , Frederick Betz, Executive Strategy (page 92)
    • Product differentiation will be mostly limited to market niching and fashion.

    Anagrams

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