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prof·it
[prof-it] Pronunciation Key
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[prof-it] Pronunciation Key –noun
–verb (used without object)
–verb (used with object)
| 1. | Often, profits.
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| 2. | the monetary surplus left to a producer or employer after deducting wages, rent, cost of raw materials, etc.: The company works on a small margin of profit. |
| 3. | advantage; benefit; gain. |
| 4. | to gain an advantage or benefit: He profited greatly from his schooling. |
| 5. | to make a profit. |
| 6. | to take advantage: to profit from the weaknesses of others. |
| 7. | to be of service or benefit. |
| 8. | to make progress. |
| 9. | to be of advantage or profit to: Nothing profits one so much as a sound education. |
[Origin: 1250–1300; (n.) ME < MF < L prōfectus progress, profit, equiv. to prō- pro-1 + -fec-, comb. form of facere to make, do1 + -tus suffix of v. action; (v.) ME profiten, deriv. of the n.
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] —Related forms
prof·it·er, noun
prof·it·less, adjective
prof·it·less·ly, adverb
prof·it·less·ness, noun
—Synonyms 1. return. 2. net income. 3. good, welfare, advancement, improvement. See advantage. 4, 9. advance, improve.
—Antonyms 1. loss.
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American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
| prof·it
(prŏf'ĭt) Pronunciation Key
n.
v. prof·it·ed, prof·it·ing, prof·its v. intr.
v. tr. To be beneficial to. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin prōfectus, from past participle of prōficere, make progress, to profit : prō-, forward; see pro-1 + facere, to make; see dhē- in Indo-European roots.] prof'it·less adj. |
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Online Etymology Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
profit (n.)
profit (n.)
c.1315, from O.Fr. prufit (c.1140), from L. profectus "profit, progress," prop. pp. of proficere (see proficiency). As the opposite of loss, it replaced O.E. gewinn. The verb is attested from 1303, from O.Fr. prufiter, from the noun. Profiteer first recorded 1797 as a verb, but dormant until revived in World War I; 1912 as a noun. Profitable is from c.1325, "yielding benefit, useful; " in specific sense of "money-making," it is attested from 1758.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
WordNet - Cite This Source - Share This
| profit | |
noun | |
| 1. | the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses) [syn: net income] |
| 2. | the advantageous quality of being beneficial |
verb | |
| 1. | derive a benefit from; "She profited from his vast experience" |
| 2. | make a profit; gain money or materially; "The company has not profited from the merger" [ant: lose, break even] |
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Investopedia - Cite This Source - Share This
Profit
The same as net income: total earnings less expenses.
Investopedia Commentary
In other words, profit is the money a business makes after accounting for all the expenses. Profit is the goal of every company.
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Understanding The Income Statement
Introduction to Fundamental Analysis
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See also: Economic Profit, Expenses, Net Income, Profit Margin, Profit Sharing Plan
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Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law - Cite This Source - Share This
Main Entry: prof·it
Function: noun
1 : gain in excess of expenditures: as a : the excess of the selling price of goods over their cost b : net income from a business, investment, or capital appreciation —compare EARNINGS, LOSS
2 : a benefit or advantage from the use of property —see also MESNE PROFITS, PROFIT A PRENDRE —compare EASEMENT, RIGHT OF WAY, SERVITUDE
Main Entry: prof·it
Function: noun
1 : gain in excess of expenditures: as a : the excess of the selling price of goods over their cost b : net income from a business, investment, or capital appreciation —compare EARNINGS, LOSS
2 : a benefit or advantage from the use of property —see also MESNE PROFITS, PROFIT A PRENDRE —compare EASEMENT, RIGHT OF WAY, SERVITUDE
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
Profit
Pro"fit\, n. [F., fr. L. profectus advance, progress, profit, fr. profectum. See Proficient.]1. Acquisition beyond expenditure; excess of value received for producing, keeping, or selling, over cost; hence, pecuniary gain in any transaction or occupation; emolument; as, a profit on the sale of goods. Let no man anticipate uncertain profits. --Rambler. 2. Accession of good; valuable results; useful consequences; benefit; avail; gain; as, an office of profit, This I speak for your own profit. --1 Cor. vii. 35. If you dare do yourself a profit and a right. --Shak. Syn: Benefit; avail; service; improvement; advancement; gain; emolument.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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Profit
Prof"it\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Profited; p. pr. & vb. n. Profiting.] [F. profiter. See Profit, n.] To be of service to; to be good to; to help on; to benefit; to advantage; to avail; to aid; as, truth profits all men. The word preached did not profit them. --Heb. iv. 2. It is a great means of profiting yourself, to copy diligently excellent pieces and beautiful designs. --Dryden.
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Profit
Prof"it\, v. i. 1. To gain advantage; to make improvement; to improve; to gain; to advance. I profit not by thy talk. --Shak. 2. To be of use or advantage; to do or bring good. Riches profit not in the day of wrath. --Prov. xi. 4.
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