American English pronunciation
How to pronounce profit
IPA transcription: [p'ɹɑfət]
Pronunciation variants: [p'ɹɑfət][p'ɹɑfɪt]
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Noun
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the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
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the advantageous quality of being beneficial
Verb
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derive a benefit from
“She profited from his vast experience”
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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.