Meaning & Definition of word "Selling"

Selling

/ˈsɛlɪŋ/

1. The activity of making goods or services available for purchase.
- Example: The selling of organic produce has increased dramatically in recent years.
2. A specific instance of selling something.
- Example: That was a successful selling of his classic car at the auction.

1. The act of exchanging goods or services for money.
- Example: She is selling her handmade jewelry at the local craft fair.
2. The process of persuading someone to buy something.
- Example: His charm and enthusiasm were key to selling the new product to customers.
3. The transfer of ownership of a tangible or intangible item to another party.
- Example: The company is selling its old warehouse to make space for a new office building.

Middle English, from Old English 'sellan' meaning 'to give, hand over.'

selling point:

A feature or benefit that makes a product attractive to buyers.

hard sell:

Aggressive sales tactics that pressure the buyer.

soft sell:

A more subtle approach to selling that builds a relationship with the buyer.

sell:

To give up possession of something in exchange for money.

seller:

A person or entity that sells something.

sale:

An event during which a product is sold at a reduced price.

Meaning: To offload or get rid of something quickly.

Example Sentence: I'm trying to sell my old phone before I upgrade.

Meaning: To convince someone of something, often in a persuasive context.

Example Sentence: He really knows how to sell an idea.