Definition of Profit
Profit
prof·it
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the amount of money left over when costs and losses are subtracted from the revenue, or total amount of money earned; a form of gain, usually financial in nature;
e.g. If a company is not making a profit, then its current model is unsustainable and the company itself will not last.
(verb)
to get a financial gain or advantage from an investment;
e.g. The company will profit greatly from this investment.
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"A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them." -- John C Maxwell
"Profits are better than wages. Wages make you a living; profits make you a fortune." -- Jim Rohn
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