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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSales Department
/seɪlz dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A division within a company responsible for selling products or services.
"The sales department exceeded its targets this quarter." - 2
A team of individuals within a business that focuses on customer acquisition and revenue generation.
"The sales department is crucial for driving the company's growth."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'sales' originates from the Old English 'sælan', meaning 'to give or sell'. 'Department' comes from the Latin 'departire', meaning 'to divide'. The combination reflects the modern organizational structure in businesses that emerged in the 19th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sales Department" is said worldwide
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Département des ventes
Transliteration: Département des ventes
"Le département des ventes a atteint ses objectifs ce trimestre."
Verkaufsabteilung
Transliteration: Ferkaufsabteilung
"Die Verkaufsabteilung hat ihre Ziele in diesem Quartal übertroffen."
Dipartimento vendite
Transliteration: Dipartimento vendite
"Il dipartimento vendite ha superato i suoi obiettivi questo trimestre."
Departamento de ventas
Transliteration: Departamento de ventas
"El departamento de ventas superó sus metas este trimestre."
Departamento de vendas
Transliteration: Departamento de vendas
"O departamento de vendas superou suas metas neste trimestre."
बिक्री विभाग
Transliteration: Bikri vibhag
"बिक्री विभाग ने इस तिमाही में अपने लक्ष्य को पार कर लिया।"
销售部门
Transliteration: Xiāoshòu bùmén
"销售部门在本季度超额完成了目标。"
영업 부서
Transliteration: Yeongeob buseo
"영업 부서는 이번 분기에 목표를 초과 달성했습니다."
営業部門
Transliteration: Eigyō bumon
"営業部門は今四半期の目標を達成しました。"
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