How Do You Spell INGROSS?
Pronunciation: [ˈɪŋɡɹə͡ʊs] (IPA) 
Correct spelling for the English word "Ingross" is [ˈɪŋɡɹə͡ʊs], [ˈɪŋɡɹəʊs], [ˈɪ_ŋ_ɡ_ɹ_əʊ_s] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Pronunciation: [ˈɪŋɡɹə͡ʊs] (IPA)
Correct spelling for the English word "Ingross" is [ˈɪŋɡɹə͡ʊs], [ˈɪŋɡɹəʊs], [ˈɪ_ŋ_ɡ_ɹ_əʊ_s] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Ingross is a verb derived from the Middle English term "engrossen," meaning to occupy exclusively or to monopolize. It refers to the act of obtaining or acquiring something, such as goods or property, in large quantities or in a concentrated manner. Ingross often implies the purchase or acquisition of items for the purpose of reselling or hoarding them.
In a commercial context, ingross primarily applies to buying merchandise in bulk from wholesalers or manufacturers, typically with the intention of profiting through subsequent sales. This practice can be advantageous for retailers as it allows them to obtain items at lower prices and exert control over the supply of the product in a particular market.
However, ingross can also have negative connotations when it involves exerting excessive control over resources or limiting access to them for personal gain. It may lead to shortages or artificially inflated prices, affecting consumers and other businesses negatively. Consequently, anti-monopoly laws often regulate ingross practices to ensure fair competition and prevent harmful monopolistic tendencies.
Additionally, the term can be used more figuratively to describe someone who has completely occupied or consumed someone's attention, such as when a person becomes "ingrossed" in a book, a task, or any absorbing activity to the extent of being fully engrossed or absorbed by it.
