profit

• Gewinn, der Überschuss, der verbleibt, wenn die Erträge einer wirtschaftlichen Tätigkeit die Kosten, Ausgaben und Steuern übersteigen; auch allgemein ein finanzieller Vorteil oder Nutzen.

A noun referring to the financial gain or benefit obtained when the amount of revenue from a business activity exceeds the costs, expenses, and taxes involved.

1. Financial gainB1formalbusiness

   The amount of money earned after deducting costs, expenses, and taxes.

   Gewinn

   • The company reported a profit of $5 million this quarter.
   • They reinvested their profits into new technology.
   • After paying all expenses, the net profit was higher than expected.

   Synonymeearningsgainproceedsreturnsurplusyield

   Antonymeloss

2. Benefit or advantageB1formal

   A beneficial or useful outcome gained from an action or situation.

   Nutzen

   • There is little profit in arguing with him.
   • She gained great profit from reading that book.
   • The profit of this experience is the knowledge we acquired.

   Synonymeadvantageassetavailbenefitboongainplusvalue

   Antonymedetrimentdisadvantageharmloss

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, aus etwas einen finanziellen oder sonstigen Vorteil zu ziehen.

A verb used to indicate the act of gaining a financial or other advantage from something.

1. Gain financial benefitB1formal

   To obtain a financial gain or advantage from an activity or investment.

   Gewinn erzielen

   • The company profited from the new marketing strategy.
   • He profited greatly from selling his shares early.
   • Small businesses often profit from local customer loyalty.

   Synonymebenefitclearearngainnetpayrealizereturnyield

   Antonymelose

2. Benefit or gain advantageB2formal

   To gain an advantage or benefit from something, not necessarily financial.

   Nutzen ziehen

   • She profited from the valuable advice of her mentor.
   • Students profit from studying in a quiet environment.
   • He profited from the experience of working abroad.

   Synonymeavailbenefitcapitalizegaintake advantage

   Antonymelose