Meaning & use

ROI

abbreviation·Academic

A measure of the profit or benefit gained from an investment relative to its cost, usually shown as a percentage.

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The marketing team calculated the ROI of the new ad campaign after three months.

Investors compared the ROI of several properties before deciding where to put their money.

A note on using this word

ROI stands for 'return on investment' and is common in business and finance contexts; it is usually written in capitals.

Words with a similar meaning

return on investment

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