selling
UK: ˈsɛlɪŋ | US: ˈsɛlɪŋ
n. the act of exchanging goods or services for money
vt. present participle of "sell" (to transfer ownership in return for payment)
The word "selling" derives from the Old English "sellan," meaning "to give, furnish, or deliver." The modern sense of exchanging goods for money solidified by the 12th century. The suffix "-ing" marks it as a present participle (verb) or gerund (noun), reflecting ongoing action or the concept itself. The root "sell" retains its core transactional meaning across Germanic languages (e.g., German "verkaufen" shares a conceptual link).
She improved her selling techniques to boost revenue.
The company focuses on selling eco-friendly products.
His job involves selling insurance policies door-to-door.
Selling handmade crafts online has become her side hustle.
The art of selling requires empathy and persuasion.