profit
Definition
The positive gain from an investment or business operation after subtracting for all expenses. opposite of loss.
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Related Terms
earnings, net profit, surplus, pre-tax profit margin, black ink, capital gain, direct profit, paper profit, excess profits tax, fixed-charge coverage ratio, pre-depreciation profit, reinvestment, profit warning
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