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cross-sell

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The act of making such a sale.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To sell (additional products) to existing customers.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: ambitransitive

Examples

  • The sales training program on cross-selling our best customers profitable advisory services.
  • We want salesmen who know how to cross-sell.

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History

Etymology

From cross- + sell.