Oversell: meaning, definitions and examples

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oversell

 

[ ˌoʊvərˈsɛl ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sales

To present or describe (something) in a way that makes it seem better or more important than it really is, especially in order to sell it.

Synonyms

exaggerate, inflate, overstate

Examples of usage

  • Be careful not to oversell the benefits of the product, as it may lead to disappointed customers.
  • The salesperson tried to oversell the features of the car, but the customer saw through the exaggerations.

Translations

Translations of the word "oversell" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vender demais

🇮🇳 अधिक बेचना

🇩🇪 überverkaufen

🇮🇩 menjual berlebihan

🇺🇦 перепродати

🇵🇱 przesadzać z sprzedażą

🇯🇵 過剰に売る

🇫🇷 survendre

🇪🇸 vender en exceso

🇹🇷 aşırı satmak

🇰🇷 과매

🇸🇦 بيع أكثر من اللازم

🇨🇿 přesahovat prodej

🇸🇰 nadmerne predávať

🇨🇳 过度销售 (guòdù xiāoshòu)

🇸🇮 preveč prodati

🇮🇸 selja of mikið

🇰🇿 артық сату

🇬🇪 გადაჭარბებული გაყიდვა

🇦🇿 çox satmaq

🇲🇽 vender en exceso

Etymology

The word 'oversell' originated in the mid 19th century, combining 'over-' and 'sell'. It initially referred to the act of selling more than one possesses or can supply. Over time, the meaning evolved to include exaggerating or embellishing the qualities of a product or service.

See also: bestseller, sell, sellable, seller, sellers, selling, undersell, underselling.