profit
profit /ˈprɑːfɪt/
noun
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(
)
The excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
(
lucre
, net
, earnings
, net income
, net profit
, profit
, profits
)
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
The company reported record earnings for the fiscal year.
The company reported record earnings for the fiscal year.
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(
)
The advantageous quality of being beneficial
(
profit
, gain
)
the advantageous quality of being beneficial
verb
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(
)
Make a profit; gain money or materially
(
turn a profit
, profit
)
make a profit; gain money or materially
The company has not profited from the merger
The company has not profited from the merger
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(
)
Derive a benefit from
(
profit
, gain
, benefit
)
derive a benefit from
She profited from his vast experience
She profited from his vast experience