Profit (Noun)
Meaning 1
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.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Markup
- Accumulation
- Filthy Lucre
- Quick Buck
- Killing
- Gross Profit Margin
- Windfall Profit
- Earning Per Share
- Fast Buck
- Dividend
- Cleanup
- Gross Profit
- Margin
Related Words
Meaning 2
The advantageous quality of being beneficial.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The new policy has brought significant profit to the company in terms of increased revenue and reduced costs.
- Her decision to invest in the stock market has yielded a substantial profit over the years.
- The profit of having a diverse team is that it brings different perspectives and ideas to the table.
- The company's commitment to sustainability has resulted in a profit for both the environment and the bottom line.
- The profit of having a mentor is that they can provide valuable guidance and support in times of need.