net worth

noun

Origin:
1925–30

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Main Entry:  net worth
Part of Speech:  n pl
Definition:  See net assets
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Net worth is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
Example sentences
As my system is set up at the moment, there is no incentive for my kids not to
  keep their entire net worth in cash.
They don't have the net worth of company founders, but their take-home pay
  makes up for it.
The company's net worth consisted entirely of the premium obtained from selling
  shares at more than face value.
Don't be discouraged if you have a negative net worth.
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