profits Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
   net profit; lucre; profit; earnings; net; net income.
   
2. noun something won (especially money)
   win; winnings.
   
3. noun the advantageous quality of being beneficial
   profit; gain.
   
4. verb derive a benefit from
   profit; benefit; gain.
   
   • She profited from his vast experience
5. verb make a profit; gain money or materially
   profit; turn a profit.
   
   • The company has not profited from the merger

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