Roi

/rɔɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun
Return on investment; a measure used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment.
The company's ROI on the new marketing campaign exceeded expectations, leading to significant profit growth.
The benefit gained from an investment relative to its cost.
Investors often look for projects with a high ROI to maximize their earnings.
A performance measure used to assess the gains or losses generated relative to the investment cost.
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

Slang Meanings

Refers to someone who acts like a king or someone with authority.
He thinks he's the roi of the office with all his new promotions.
In sports, used to describe a player who dominates the game.
After scoring three goals, he was the roi of the match.