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