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sale noun 1 the act or practice of selling. 2 the exchange of anything for a specified amount of money. 3 the power or opportunity of selling • There is no sale for fur coats in the Caribbean. 4 an item sold. 5 a period during which goods in shops, etc are offered at reduced prices. 6 the sale of goods by auction. 7 any event at which certain goods can be bought • a book sale. 8 (sales) the operations associated with, or the staff responsible for, selling • She has worked in sales for a year. adj intended for selling, especially at reduced prices or by auction • sales items. for or on sale available for buying.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon sala.
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