selling
[noun]
Synonyms: dealing, business, trading, traffic

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sell‧ing /ˈselɪŋ/ noun [uncountable]
the job and skill of persuading people to buy things:
a career in selling

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selling
noun
1.
BAD: They make all their money from the selling of vegetables.
GOOD: They make all their money from the sale of vegetables.

Usage Note:
To refer to the act of selling something, use the sale of : 'The money that comes from the sale of these drugs is used to buy weapons.'

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2.
BAD: The first proposal would reduce the selling figures of the local shops.
GOOD: The first proposal would reduce the sales figures of the local shops.

Usage Note:
sales = the number of things that are sold by a company: 'They've recruited a top advertising agency to help boost sales.' 'Last month's sales figures are very pleasing.'

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