PROFIT


Meaning of PROFIT in English

noun

1

BAD : The company has gained enormous profits in recent years.

GOOD : The company has made enormous profits in recent years.

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make a profit (NOT gain ): 'Derek would never sell you anything without making a good profit.' 'The company made a profit of $53 million last year.'

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See PROFIT (↑ profit )

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