Meaning & Definition of word "Revenue"

Revenue

/ˈrɛvənueɪ/

1. The income generated from normal business operations and includes discounts and deductions for returned merchandise.
- Example: The company's annual revenue increased significantly due to higher sales.
2. The total income produced by a given source.
- Example: The government's revenue from taxes is used to fund public services.
3. The income received by a government for the provision of public services.
- Example: Local government revenue has decreased, forcing cuts to essential services.
4. A stream of income from investments or other sources.
- Example: The nonprofit organization relies heavily on its donation revenue to support its programs.

●Middle English revenew, from Old French revenu, from Latin re- + venire 'to come'.

revenue stream:

A source of income.

revenue model:

The strategy by which a business earns money.

revenue growth:

An increase in income over a period of time.

income:

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

profit:

The financial gain made in a transaction.

tax:

A compulsory contribution to state revenue.

Meaning: Cash flow

● Example Sentence: The business needs better cash flow to stay afloat.

Meaning: Dough

● Example Sentence: He's really making dough with that new venture.