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Profit

noun

/ˈprɒf.ɪt/

Meaning

money that is earned in trade or business after paying costs

financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent

The company made a significant profit this quarter.

The company made a huge profit this quarter.

turn a profit

earnings, gain, income, revenue, benefit

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earnings, gain, income, revenue

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gain, earnings, revenue, income, benefit

loss, deficit, expense, debt

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loss, deficit, expense

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loss, deficit, debt

net profit, gross profit, profit margin, make profit, make a profit, earn profit

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net profit, gross profit, profit margin, make profit

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make a profit, earn profit, profit margin, net profit

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A reduction in the usual price of something; to reduce the price of something.