Know your Processes

• Main Entry: ¹pro·cess
  
• Pronunciation: \ˈprä-ˌses, ˈprō-, -səs\
• Function: noun
• Inflected Form(s): plural pro·cess·es
  \-ˌse-səz, -sə-, -ˌsēz\
• Etymology: Middle English proces, from Anglo-French procés, from Latin processus, from procedere
• Date: 14th century

1 a : progress, advance <in the process of time> b : something going on : proceeding
2 a (1) : a natural phenomenon marked by gradual changes that lead toward a particular result <the process of growth> (2) : a continuing natural or biological activity or function <such life processes as breathing> b : a series of actions or operations conducing to an end; especially : a continuous operation or treatment especially in manufacture

Know your Sales

• Main Entry: sale
  
• Pronunciation: \ˈsāl\
• Function: noun
• Etymology: Middle English, from Old English sala; akin to Old High German sala transfer, Old English sellan to sell — more at sell
• Date: before 12th century

1 : the act of selling; specifically : the transfer of ownership of and title to property from one person to another for a price
2 a : opportunity of selling or being sold : demand b : distribution by selling
3 : public disposal to the highest bidder : auction
4 : a selling of goods at bargain prices
5 plural a : operations and activities involved in promoting and selling goods or services <vice-president in charge of sales> b : gross receipts

— for sale : available for purchase

— on sale 1 : for sale
2 : available for purchase at a reduced price