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Online Sales

/ˈɒn.laɪn seɪlz/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The act of selling goods or services over the internet.

    "Many businesses have shifted to online sales to reach a wider audience."
  2. 2

    A specific transaction or sale conducted via the internet.

    "The online sales for the new product exceeded expectations."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'online' originates from the early 1980s, derived from the phrase 'on line', referring to being connected to a network. 'Sales' comes from the Old English 'sælan', meaning to give or sell, evolving through Middle English to its current form.

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