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earnings  /ˈɜr nɪŋz/ ? Meaning of "earnings"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
  2. (n) something that remunerates

Synonym(s)

net, net income, net profit, profit, profits, pay

Usage(s):

  1. That said, a plumber's earnings vary widely depending on the region in which they work and whether a plumber owns a business that employs others.
  2. To the golden flood of third-quarter earnings, a few new nuggets were added.

Quotes

  1. "Where necessary, to address this challenge, banks should retain earnings, turn to the market to strengthen further their capital bases or take full advantage of government support measures for recapitalisation," said Trichet.
    on Jul 8, 2010 By: Jean-Claude Trichet Source: BusinessWeek

  2. In a statement, ExxonMobil Chairman Rex W. Tillerson said, "ExxonMobil's full year 2007 net income and earnings excluding special items were a record $40,610 million ($7.28 per share), reflecting strong results in all business segments."
    on Feb 1, 2008 By: Rex Tillerson Source: AHN

  3. "Although some people will report that Wal-Mart has had record sales and earnings, our underlying operating performance this quarter is not what we expect of ourselves, and not what our shareholders expect of us," President and Chief Executive...
    on Aug 14, 2007 By: Lee Scott Source: Wall Street Journal

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