profits Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
    net profit; lucre; profit; earnings; net; net income.
  2. noun something won (especially money)
    win; winnings.
  3. noun the advantageous quality of being beneficial
    profit; gain.
  4. verb derive a benefit from
    profit; benefit; gain.
    • She profited from his vast experience
  5. verb make a profit; gain money or materially
    profit; turn a profit.
    • The company has not profited from the merger

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