, Just love English Grammar. A word which is spelt and pronounced like another word but which has a different meaning is called Homonym. For example, hail(to describe somebody or something as being special or good) and hail( small balls of ice that fall as rain) and hail(to call to somebody to gain their attention).
Wholesale definition, the sale of goods in quantity, as to retailers or jobbers, for resale (opposed to retail). See more.
There are 7 main types of suppliers:-. 1  Manufacturers and Vendors â These are the companies that research, develop and actually produce the finished product ready for purchase. 2  Wholesalers and Distributors â These suppliers are companies that buy in bulk from several manufacturers or vendors. They warehouse the goods for reselling to smaller local distributors, wholesalers and retailers. Distributors and wholesalers may also supply larger quantities to organisations or government departments directly.