Similar words: profit, nonprofit, at a profit, profitable, profile, high profile, proficiency, out of it. Meaning: ['prɑfɪt /'prɒ-] 
n. 1. the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses) 2. something won (especially money).
n. 1. the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses) 2. something won (especially money). 
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(211) The successful branding and marketing of the new beer has already boosted sales and increased profits.
(212) They're having to let 100 employees go because of falling profits.
(213) Our profits hit an all-time high of £20 million last year.
(214) Profits have risen by 15 per cent compared with the corresponding period last year.
(215) This enterprise is now on a firm footing and should soon show profits.
(216) About 70 per cent of its profits are being ploughed back into the investment programme.
(217) The rise in wages cut into the profits of the company.
(218) The company's profits are unlikely to beat last year's ￡10 million.
(219) The increase in our profits has been negated by the rising costs of running the business.
(220) Too many companies were scrabbling for a share of profits in the new industry.
(221) Both companies turn in pre-tax profits of over 5.5 million annually.
(222) Shares in the company dropped 26p yesterday, as profits fell short of City expectations .
(223) The investors were frightened off by the company's low profits that year.
(224) It makes sense to buy at dealer prices so you can maximize your profits if you resell.
(225) The recent failure of so many Internet businesses has provided a reality check for those who predicted huge profits.
(226) The Church was to receive a cut of the profits on every record sold.
(227) It's hard to put a value on a company with large assets and turnover but low profits.
(228) This means smaller banks can cream off big profits during lending booms.
(229) Oil companies were heavily criticized when they made large profits during the oil crisis of the 1970s.
(230) Profits went up to ￡24 million(sentencedict.com), a rise of 16%.
(231) The company has seen its profits fall precipitously over the past few years.
(232) The change in the exchange rate provided a timely boost to the company's falling profits.
(233) Profits plunged and he stood down as chairman last January.
(234) The company began to make profits again with the new managing director at the helm.
(235) More controversially, he claims that these higher profits cover the cost of finding fresh talent.
(236) The dollar's recent strength is crimping overseas sales and profits. Sentencedict.com
(237) The firm made losses of 500,000 against profits of 750,000.
(238) They are raking in large profits from the housing market.
(239) The profits will be split evenly between the three of us.
(240) The promise of huge profits seduced him into parting with his money.
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