sales
Translation
sales, revenue, sales department
Examples
Our sales increased by 10% last year.
Our sales increased by 10% last year.
She works in sales.
She works in sales.
Grammar Patterns
in sales in the sales department She works in sales.
sales of ((sth.)) the revenue from selling (sth.) The sales of the new product are high.
Similar Words
Synonyms: revenue, income, turnover
Etymology
The plural form of 'sale'. It represents many individual 'sale' events.
Memory Tips
Think of 'sales' as the total result of many individual 'sale' transactions, which equals revenue or the business activity of selling.