profit
/prˈɑfʌt/
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Definitions
Noun
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
Noun
the advantageous quality of being beneficial
Verb
derive a benefit from; "She profited from his vast experience"
Verb
make a profit; gain money or materially; "The company has not profited from the merger"
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account
accumulation
capitalise
capitalize
cash in on
clean up
cleanup
clear
dividend
earning per share
fast buck
filthy lucre
gainfulness
gross profit
gross profit margin
killing
line one''s pockets
lucrativeness
margin
markup
net
profitability
profitableness
profiteer
pyramid
quick buck
sack
sack up
take advantage
turn a nice dime
turn a nice dollar
turn a nice penny
windfall profit