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How to pronounce profit

IPA transcription: [p'ɹɑfət]

Pronunciation variants: [p'ɹɑfət][p'ɹɑfɪt]

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Noun

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

  • the advantageous quality of being beneficial

Verb

  • derive a benefit from

    “She profited from his vast experience”

  • make a profit; gain money or materially

    “The company has not profited from the merger”

Usage examples

  • Illuminating oil was becoming all profit.
  • Have you ever tried donating to a non-profit movement?
  • It made large profits and proved to be very convenient.
  • Have you ever tried donating to a non-profit movement?
  • Sullivan's estimated profit was down to half a million dollars.
  • Bob has made the difference in profit.
  • Thus price M yields A in profit and price N yields B in profit.
  • Have you ever tried donating to a non-profit movement?
  • Have you ever tried donating to a non-profit movement?
  • He charged no fee unless he made a profit.