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Salary
Pay calculated at a weekly, monthly, or annual rate rather than at an hourly rate.
Sales
Number of units (such as guestrooms) sold.
Sales history
Record of past sales activity for a specific period of time.
Search engine
Web site specifically designed for the purpose of directing its visitors to
other Web sites.
Search warrant
Written order issued by a judge that directs a law enforcement officer to
search a specified place for one or more specified items of evidence.
Seasonal hotel
Hotel whose revenues and expenditures vary greatly depending on the time
(season) of the year. For example, ski resorts are busy in winter months and lake resorts in
the northern part of the United States are busy in summer months. Many seasonal resorts
are open for only part of the year.
Selection
Process of evaluating job applicants to determine those more qualified (or poten-
tially qualified) for vacant positions.