earnings
Definition
- n. the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
- n. something that remunerates
- v. earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
- v. acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
Word forms
- Plural
- earnings
Example sentences
n.
His earnings from the new job are higher than he expected.
n.
The company's earnings increased significantly last year.