# selling

Pronunciation: say "SEL-ing" /ˈsɛlɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of sell. — present participle and gerund of sell
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of sell. Use this when something is happening now or as a name for the action.
   - _The company is selling its overseas branches to cut costs._
   - _Selling door to door taught him patience and a thick skin._

## Noun

2. The act of exchanging goods or services for money; the carrying out of a sale.
   - Simple: The act of giving things to people for money.
   - _The selling of the family business marked the end of an era._
   - _Online selling has transformed how small shops reach their customers._
3. The skill of persuading people to buy goods or services; ability at salesmanship.
   - Simple: Being good at getting people to buy what you offer.
   - _His selling was sharp enough to close the deal in minutes._
   - _Great selling depends on reading the customer's mood and timing the offer._

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