point of sale
Americannoun
adjective
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designating or in use at a point of sale, cashier's desk, or checkout counter; point-of-purchase.
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(in retailing) of or relating to a customer-checkout system that uses automated devices linked to a computer, as a terminal point-of-saleterminal that directly transmits sales data as part of a computerized system for accounting and inventory control. POS, P.O.S.
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Etymology
Origin of point of sale
First recorded in 1840–45
Vocabulary lists containing point-of-sale
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Cook argues that stamp duty is a simple tax because it's levied on the point of sale of a property and generates "upfront receipts" for the Treasury.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
In certain cases where debit cards are rejected, customers may need to select an option at the point of sale to enter their PIN.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025
Education campaigns such as community workshops and public health initiatives, and point of sale posters that explain the purpose and interpretation of front-of-package labels, can empower consumers to make informed decisions.
From Salon ● Feb. 3, 2025
“This easy change eliminates plastic bags from the point of sale and helps California significantly reduce the plastic waste that is contaminating our environment and waters.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2024
Several people had admired the case, and it had been on the point of sale several times.
From The Crimson Blind by White, Fred M. (Fred Merrick)
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