Takings

usgb/ˈteɪkɪŋz/
noun

The amount of money earned from a business or job.

The takings from the bakery were down this week.
Visual representation of "takings" - The amount of money earned from a business or job.

Often appears as...

  • weekly takings
  • daily takings
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Business Context

Often used in retail and entertainment to discuss revenue.

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The takings at the cinema peak during blockbuster releases.
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Timeframe Specific

Takings can be prefixed with a period to indicate earnings within that time.

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Monthly takings help us estimate the store's performance.
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Fluctuation Awareness

Takings can go up or down; it reflects economic activity.

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Poor weather affected foot traffic and our takings declined.
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