Earnings

/ˈɜrnɪŋz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Money obtained in return for labor or services.

Her earnings from the freelance jobs allowed her to pay off her student loans.

Profits or income generated from business operations.

The company's earnings increased significantly after the launch of its new product.

The amount of money that a person has made in a specified period, especially as reported by a corporation.

Investors are closely watching the quarterly earnings report to assess the company's performance.

The total amount received before taxes and deductions.

His annual earnings put him in a higher tax bracket than he anticipated.

The compensation received by an employee for their work.

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.

Cheddar

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

Dough

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

Bucks

He's earned a few extra bucks doing overtime.