Meaning & Definition of word "Roi"

Roi

/rɔɪ/

noun:

  • 1. Return on investment; a measure used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment.
    • Example: The company's ROI on the new marketing campaign exceeded expectations, leading to significant profit growth.
  • 2. The benefit gained from an investment relative to its cost.
    • Example: Investors often look for projects with a high ROI to maximize their earnings.
  • 3. A performance measure used to assess the gains or losses generated relative to the investment cost.
    • Example: Calculating the ROI helps businesses make informed financial decisions about future investments.

Etymology

French, derived from Latin 'rex', meaning king.

Common Phrases and Expressions

roi et reine:

king and queen

roi des fées:

king of the fairies

Related Words

reine:

queen; the female counterpart of a king.

royaume:

kingdom; the territory ruled by a king.

Slang Meanings of roi

Meaning: Refers to someone who acts like a king or someone with authority.

Example Sentence: He thinks he's the roi of the office with all his new promotions.

Meaning: In sports, used to describe a player who dominates the game.

Example Sentence: After scoring three goals, he was the roi of the match.