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What is the difference between supplier and outlet?

supplier | outlet |

As nouns the difference between supplier and outlet

is that supplier is one who supplies; a provider while outlet is a vent or similar passage to allow the escape of something.

supplier

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who supplies; a provider.
  • * {{quote-magazine, title=An internet of airborne things, date=2012-12-01, volume=405, issue=8813, page=3 (Technology Quarterly), magazine= citation
  • , passage=A farmer could place an order for a new tractor part by text message and pay for it by mobile money-transfer. A supplier many miles away would then take the part to the local matternet station for airborne dispatch via drone.}}
  • (soccer) Someone who assists (sets up) a goal.
  • * {{quote-news
  • , year=2011 , date=January 16 , author=Saj Chowdhury , title=Sunderland 1 - 1 Newcastle , work=BBC citation , page= , passage=Regular supplier Barton played in another teasing corner, which was headed on towards goal by the impressive Ameobi and flicked in by expert poacher Nolan.}}

    See also

    * provider * vendor

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    outlet

    English

    (wikipedia outlet)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A vent or similar passage to allow the escape of something.
  • Something which allows for the release of one's desires.
  • A river that runs out of a lake.
  • A shop that sells the products of a particular manufacturer or supplier.
  • A wall-mounted device such as a socket or receptacle connected to an electrical system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment or appliances.
  • Derived terms

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