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Niche vs Carrel - What's the difference?

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Niche is a related term of carrel.


As a verb niche

is .

As a noun carrel is

a partially partitioned space for studying or reading, often in a library.

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

    * English borrowed terms ----

    carrel

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A partially partitioned space for studying or reading, often in a library.
    • He was busy writing his report in a small library carrel
  • A quarrel, or square-headed arrow.
    • * (English Citations of "carrel")

    References

    * carrel: Definition from Answers.com