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 profit profit /ˈprɑːfɪt/

noun

  1. () The excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)  ( lucre , net , net income , earnings , net profit , profit , profits )
    the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
      The company reported record earnings for the fiscal year.
    The company reported record earnings for the fiscal year.
  2. () The advantageous quality of being beneficial  ( profit , gain )
    the advantageous quality of being beneficial

verb

  1. () Make a profit; gain money or materially  ( turn a profit , profit )
    make a profit; gain money or materially
     The company has not profited from the merger
    The company has not profited from the merger
  2. () Derive a benefit from  ( profit , gain , benefit )
    derive a benefit from
     She profited from his vast experience
    She profited from his vast experience