Profit
Meaning
n 1: the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period oftime (including depreciation and other non-cash
expenses) [syn: net income, net, net profit, lucre,
profits, earnings]
2: the advantageous quality of being beneficial [syn: gain]
v 1: derive a benefit from; "She profited from his vast
experience" [syn: gain, benefit]
2: make a profit; gain money or materially; "The company has
not profited from the merger" [syn: turn a profit] [ant:
lose, break even]