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profits

/ˈpɹɑfɪts/noun2 syllables

Profits means: the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses).

Synonyms for profits8

noun, as in the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

net income, net, net profit, lucre, profit, earnings

noun, as in something won (especially money)

winnings, win

What does profits mean?2

noun

1

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

2

something won (especially money)

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with profits?1

three syllables

nonprofits
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Profits in a sentence

  • That was considerably more than the amount budgeted, reducing the anticipated profits.Cangarejo
  • I agree with you, except for the part about the profits.AlanF_US
  • Over the past few years, the company's profits have steadily increased.Lumi
  • After several years of falling profits, the company ceased trading.sundown
  • To improve profits, we need to increase the utilization of our factory.Tangobango
  • Exports of raw materials plunged, and employment, prices and profits fell in every sector.CM
  • Compared with the same period last year, profits have fallen by a third.sundown
  • Our profits exceeded even the most optimistic estimates announced last year.CK

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