Earnings (Noun)
Meaning 1
Something that remunerates; "wages were paid by check"; "he wasted his pay on drink"; "they saved a quarter of all their earnings".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
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- Found
- Half-pay
- Take-home Pay
- Strike Pay
- Living Wage
- Merit Pay
- Minimum Wage
- Combat Pay
- Double Time
- Pay Envelope
- Pay Packet
- Sick Pay
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Meaning 2
The excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses).
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The company's earnings for the second quarter were down 5% compared to the same period last year.
- Analysts forecasted strong earnings growth for the tech industry in the upcoming year.
- The small business reported a significant increase in earnings due to improved efficiency and reduced operational costs.
- Investors closely watched the company's earnings report for any indication of future profitability.
- The decline in earnings per share was largely attributed to a one-time write-down of underperforming assets.