Meaning of profits in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    profits

    Definitions

    1. the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

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  2. 2. something won (especially money)

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