Meaning & Definition of word "Earnings"

Earnings

/ˈɜrnɪŋz/

1. Money obtained in return for labor or services.
- Example: Her earnings from the freelance jobs allowed her to pay off her student loans.
2. Profits or income generated from business operations.
- Example: The company's earnings increased significantly after the launch of its new product.
3. The amount of money that a person has made in a specified period, especially as reported by a corporation.
- Example: Investors are closely watching the quarterly earnings report to assess the company's performance.
4. The total amount received before taxes and deductions.
- Example: His annual earnings put him in a higher tax bracket than he anticipated.
5. The compensation received by an employee for their work.
- Example: He was thrilled to receive a bonus that added to his yearly earnings.

From Middle English 'ernynge', from 'earn' meaning to earn.

net earnings:

The amount of money remaining after all deductions are made.

earnings report:

A financial document that provides details on a company's earnings over a particular period.

earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT):

A measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses.

income:

Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.

profit:

The financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent.

revenue:

The total income produced by a given source.

Meaning: Cheddar

Example Sentence: He's making a lot of cheddar with his new job.

Meaning: Dough

Example Sentence: She’s bringing in some serious dough with her freelance gigs.

Meaning: Bucks

Example Sentence: He's earned a few extra bucks doing overtime.