Meaning & use

revenue

noun·Academic

The total income a government, company, or organization receives from its normal operations.

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The company's revenue grew by twelve percent last quarter.

Tax revenue funds most of the city's public schools.

A note on using this word

Distinct from 'profit,' which is what remains after subtracting costs from revenue.

Words with a similar meaning

incomeearningsproceeds

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