1.Definition: a particular instance of selling

"He has just made his first sale", "They had to complete the sale before the banks closed"

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2.Definition: an agreement (or contract) in which property is transferred from the seller (vendor) to the buyer (vendee) for a fixed price in money (paid or agreed to be paid by the buyer)

"The salesman faxed the sales agreement to his home office"

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3.Definition: an occasion (usually brief) for buying at specially reduced prices

"They held a sale to reduce their inventory", "I got some great bargains at their annual sale"

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4.Definition: the general activity of selling

"They tried to boost sales", "Laws limit the sale of handguns"

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5.Definition: the state of being purchasable; offered or exhibited for selling

"You'll find vitamin C for sale at most pharmacies", "The new line of cars will soon be on sale"

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