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pos
/pos/
point of sale
Il negozio ha installato un nuovo sistema POS.
The store installed a new point-of-sale system.
Technology
technical
A system or device used to process transactions at a retail location, typically including a cash register, card reader, and software for managing sales.
Il POS moderno può gestire pagamenti con carta di credito e mobile.
Modern POS systems can handle credit card and mobile payments.
In Italian, 'POS' is often used as an abbreviation for 'punto vendita' (point of sale) or 'punto di vendita'.
Collocations
sistema POSPOS systemterminale POSPOS terminal
Related Phrases
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POS vs. Punto Vendita
'POS' refers specifically to the electronic system, while 'punto vendita' can refer to any sales location.
Word Origin
Derived from the English abbreviation 'POS' (point of sale), widely adopted in Italian for retail technology.
Usage Notes
In Italian, 'POS' is commonly used in business and retail contexts, especially when referring to electronic payment systems.
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