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salesmanship
noun sales·man·ship \-ˌship\
: the skill of persuading people to buy things or to accept or agree to something
Full Definition of SALESMANSHIP
1
: the skill or art of selling
2
: ability or effectiveness in selling or in presenting persuasively <political salesmanship>
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First Known Use of SALESMANSHIP
1880
Rhymes with SALESMANSHIP
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