Meaning & Definition
noun
The income generated from normal business operations and includes discounts and deductions for returned merchandise.
The company's annual revenue increased significantly due to higher sales.
The total income produced by a given source.
The government's revenue from taxes is used to fund public services.
The income received by a government for the provision of public services.
Local government revenue has decreased, forcing cuts to essential services.
A stream of income from investments or other sources.
The nonprofit organization relies heavily on its donation revenue to support its programs.
Etymology
Middle English revenew, from Old French revenu, from Latin re- + venire 'to come'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Slang Meanings
Cash flow
The business needs better cash flow to stay afloat.
Dough
He's really making dough with that new venture.