Commentary: SALE[+event][+transaction][+commercial][+transfer][+property] the general activity of selling
Examples:
They tried to boost sales.
Laws limit the sale of handguns.
He has just made his first sale.
They had to complete the sale before the banks closed.
Mappings:
PropBank: sale.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1
Commentary: SALE[+state][+availability][+for_purchase] the state of being purchasable; offered or exhibited for selling
Examples:
You'll find vitamin C for sale at most pharmacies.
The new line of cars won't be for sale until next month.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4
Commentary: SALE[+event][+occasion][+opportunity][+for_buying][+merchandise][+discounted] cut-rate sale, sales event - an occasion (usually brief) for buying at specially reduced prices
Examples:
They held a sale to reduce their inventory.
I got some great bargains at their annual sale.
Women's shoes are on sale at Macy's tomorrow and Wednesday.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3
Commentary: SALE[+entity][+artifact][+document][+contract][+transfer][+of_property] an agreement (or contract) in which property is transferred from the seller (vendor) to the buyer (vendee) for a fixed price in money (paid or agreed to be paid by the buyer)
Examples:
The salesman faxed the sale to his home office, to show his wife.
Mappings:
PropBank: sale.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 5