Definition and meaning of English word "profit"
profit
/ˈprɒfɪt/
Meaning
NounTotal income or cash flow minus expenditures. The money or other benefit a non-governmental organization or individual receives in exchange for products and services sold at an advertised price.
How to use
The term 'profit' is often used in formal and business contexts to refer to the financial gain made from a transaction or activity. It's commonly used in financial reports and business plans. A learner might mistakenly use 'profit' as a verb, saying 'The company profited from the deal' instead of 'The company made a profit from the deal'.
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Example
It is important to keep the profit in a safe place.
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Common phrases
- make a profit— to earn a profit from a transaction or activity
- profit margin— the difference between revenue and cost
- profit sharing— a system where employees receive a share of the company's profit
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Frequency rank: #1133 in English
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The English word "profit" means "profit" in English.
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