saleprofitceiling
nounUK /ˈseɪlˌprɒfɪt ˈsiːlɪŋ/
US /ˈseɪlˌprɑːfɪt ˈsiːlɪŋ/
The most money you are allowed to make from selling something.
The store set a saleprofitceiling so prices would stay fair for everyone.
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2. A rule that stops a seller from earning more than a set amount on a deal.
The new law put a saleprofitceiling on ticket resales.
3. The highest profit level a company plans to reach on a product line.
Their saleprofitceiling for the toy line was reached by December.
4. A business target that marks the top of expected profit from sales.
Managers reviewed the saleprofitceiling before setting next year's budget.