Revenue

usgb/ˈrevənuː/
noun

The money that a company, country, or organization receives, especially from its work or business activities.

The government needs to increase its revenue to balance the budget
Visual representation of "revenue" - The money that a company, country, or organization receives, especially from its work or business activities

Often appears as...

  • government revenue
  • corporate revenue

Usage tips

Formal

Business

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Business Operations

Refers to money made from a company's business activities, not personal income.

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Our company's revenue increased due to higher sales.
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Broader than Sales

'Revenue' includes income from all sources, not just sales of products or services.

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Our software license renewals are a major part of our revenue.
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Not Always Profit

Revenue doesn't mean profit; it's money earned before expenses are subtracted.

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Despite high revenue, the company still operates at a loss.
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