Definition and meaning of English word "revenue"
revenue
/ˈrɛvənjuː/
How to use
The term 'revenue' is commonly used in business and financial contexts to describe the income earned by a company or organization. It is often used in phrases like 'generate revenue' or 'revenue growth'. A learner might mistakenly use 'revenge' instead of 'revenue', which has a very different meaning.
🇬🇧 English
revenue
Example
It is important to keep the revenue in a safe place.
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🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- generate revenue— to produce income
- revenue growth— an increase in revenue
- revenue stream— a source of revenue
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Frequency rank: #1256 in English
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What does the English word "revenue" mean?▼
The English word "revenue" means "revenue" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "She chose a new revenue yesterday." (which translates as "revenue").
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