revenue
word
Definition
The total amount of money a company, organization, or government earns, usually from selling goods or services, before subtracting costs and expenses.
Usage & Nuances
'Revenue' is a formal business and accounting term. It is not the same as 'profit', which is revenue minus costs. Often used as 'total revenue', 'annual revenue', or 'tax revenue (government)'. In everyday speech, 'income' is more general, but for businesses, 'revenue' is standard.
Example Sentences
The company's revenue increased last year.
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Our total revenue for June was $50,000.
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The government collects revenue from taxes.
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Online sales now make up half our total revenue.
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We're focusing on growing our revenue rather than just cutting costs.
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If advertising doesn't work, our revenue could drop this quarter.
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