sales-report
/ˈseɪlz rɪˌpɔːt/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A sales report is a document that shows sales results over a period of time. It may include figures, trends, and comparisons with previous periods.
- I checked last month’s sales report.
- The sales report showed a small increase.
Adinary Nuance
A sales report is more specific than a report or update. It focuses on sales numbers, not general business news. It is different from a financial report, which covers wider company money matters. In business English, people use sales report when they want clear sales data, usually in written form.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- báo cáo bán hàng
- Spanish
- informe de ventas
- Chinese
- 销售报告
- Japanese
- 売上報告
- Korean
- 판매 보고서
Etymology
Sales report is a modern business phrase made from sales and report. It became common in office English as companies began tracking results more closely.
Common phrases
monthly sales reportsales report figuresprepare a sales reportsales report period
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Frequently asked questions
- Is sales report a formal phrase?
- Yes. People use it in business, office, and academic contexts.
- What is the difference between a sales report and a sales summary?
- A sales report is usually more detailed. A sales summary is shorter and gives the main points.
- Can I use sales report in IELTS Writing?
- Yes, if you are writing about business, data, or company performance.