Sales: meaning, definitions and examples

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sales

 

[ seษชlz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business

Sales refer to the activities related to selling products or services in exchange for money. It involves identifying potential customers, persuading them to make a purchase, and closing the deal.

Synonyms

commerce, dealings, trade, transactions

Examples of usage

  • Her sales skills helped her exceed the monthly targets.
  • The company's sales team is responsible for increasing revenue.
  • I have experience in sales and marketing.
  • We need to improve our sales strategies to boost profits.
  • Successful salespeople possess excellent communication skills.
Context #2 | Noun

economics

Sales also refer to the total amount of money earned from selling products or services within a specific period. It is a key metric used to evaluate the performance of a business.

Synonyms

income, profits, revenue, turnover

Examples of usage

  • The company reported a significant increase in sales this quarter.
  • Our sales figures have been declining for the past few months.
  • He is responsible for analyzing the sales data to identify trends.
  • Sales revenue is crucial for the company's growth.
  • The marketing team plays a vital role in driving sales.
Context #3 | Noun

plural form of sale

Sales can also refer to special promotions or discounts offered by retailers to attract customers and increase purchases.

Synonyms

clearance, discounts, promotions, specials

Examples of usage

  • The store has a big sale this weekend.
  • I bought this dress at a 50% off sale.
  • Sales events are common during holiday seasons.
  • They are having a clearance sale on winter items.
  • The sales at the mall drew a large crowd.

Translations

Translations of the word "sales" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vendas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเค•เฅเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verkรคufe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjualan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะดะฐะถั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sprzedaลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฒฉๅฃฒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ventes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ventas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท satฤฑลŸlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒ๋งค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุจูŠุนุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prodej

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predaj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”€ๅ”ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prodaja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sala

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒงแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ satฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ventas

Etymology

The word 'sales' originated from the Old English word 'sael' which meant 'act of selling, dealing, exchange.' Over time, it evolved to 'sales' in Middle English. The concept of sales has been integral to commerce and trade throughout history, with the development of sales techniques and strategies dating back centuries. In the modern business world, sales play a crucial role in generating revenue and driving economic activity.

See also: salable, sale, saleability, salesman, salesperson.

Word Frequency Rank

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