profiting
ˈprɒfɪtɪŋ
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Definition of profiting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

trade successgaining value or other rewards, often because conditions help
  • The move was profiting for the firm after prices rose.

Noun

1.
businessthe act of earning money or material gain
  • Profiting from the sale boosted the company's revenue.
2.
generalthe act of gaining an advantage or benefit
  • There is no profiting in spreading false information.
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Origin of profiting

Latin, proficere (to advance)

Terms with profiting included in their meaning

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finance
profiting significantly from a particular job or business
profiteer
someone profiting from harmful products
debt collection
business of purchasing debts and profiting from collection
corruption
people profiting in sacred or respected places

Examples of profiting in a sentence

  • The profiting venture collapsed once subsidies were removed.
  • Profiting from early investments allowed the startup to expand into new markets.
  • Profiting at customers’ expense can damage a brand’s reputation.
  • There is little profiting in arguing with someone who won’t listen.
  • She saw no profiting from rushing the decision.

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  1. French:bénéficiaire, profit, ...
  2. German:gewinnbringend, Gewinnerzielung, ...
  3. Italian:redditizio, profitto, ...
  4. Spanish:rentable, obtención de ganancias, ...
  5. Portuguese:lucrativo, lucro, ...
  6. Chinese:盈利性, 赢利, ...
  7. Japanese:有利な, 利益獲得, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسْتَفِيد, الكَسْب, ...
  9. Hebrew:רִוְחִי, הַשָּׂאַת רְוָוחִים, ...
  10. Russian:выгодный, получение прибыли, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прибутковий, отримання прибутку, ...
  12. Hindi:लाभदायक, लाभ अर्जन, ...
profit
ˈprɑːfɪt

Definition of profit - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
businessmoney earned after subtracting costs
  • The company reported a profit this quarter.
earnings gain revenue
2.
businessadvantage or benefit gained
  • He saw great profit in learning new skills.
3.
investmentincome from investments or property
  • Her profits from the rental property were substantial.
gain return

Verb

1.
financetr./intr.gain a financial benefit from somethingtr./intr.
  • She profited from the stock market investment.
benefit capitalize exploit
2.
businessintr.derive an advantage or benefit from a situationintr.
  • He profited from the experience of working abroad.
benefit capitalize gain
3.
usefulnessintr.Datedbe of use or benefit to someoneintr.Dated
  • The new policy profited the employees greatly.
aid assist benefit
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Expressions with profit

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unexpected profit from external events
The company reported a windfall profit after the new law.
unrealized gain from increased market value of an asset
His stocks showed a significant paper profit.
make money from a business or investment
The shop finally turned a profit after the holidays.
earn a large amount of money from business
The company made a handsome profit last quarter.
benefit from being linked to someone
He profited by association with the successful entrepreneur.
earn more money from an activity than the money spent on it
The company hopes to make a profit this year.

Origin of profit

Latin, profectus (advance) + facere (to make)

Examples of profit in a sentence

  • The bakery's profit increased during the holiday season.
  • There is little profit in arguing with him.
  • The team found profit in sharing equipment.
  • The investor calculated her profit after selling the stocks.
  • Profits from the business were reinvested into new ventures.
  • Many businesses profited during the holiday season.

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  1. French:bénéfice, tirer profit, ...
  2. German:Gewinn, profitieren, ...
  3. Italian:profitto, trarre profitto, ...
  4. Spanish:beneficio, obtener beneficios, ...
  5. Portuguese:lucro, lucrar, ...
  6. Chinese:利润, 获利, ...
  7. Japanese:利益, 利益を得る, ...
  8. Arabic:رِبْح, رَبِحَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:רֶוַח, לְהַרְוִיחַ, ...
  10. Russian:прибыль, получать выгоду, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прибуток, отримувати вигоду, ...
  12. Hindi:लाभ, लाभ कमाना, ...
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