earnings

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Earnings' refers to the amount of money a business or an individual makes. It's the profit made after subtracting all the costs related to producing, selling, and distributing a product or service.

Examples in Different Contexts

In social enterprises, 'earnings' are integral to measure impact and sustain operations. A social entrepreneur might declare, 'Our earnings enable us to further our mission, ensuring our initiatives continue to create meaningful societal change.'

Practice Scenarios

Sustainability

Scenario:

Our green initiatives have been positively received by our customers. It's becoming a strong part of our brand's identity.

Response:

It's a sign that customers value sustainable practices. These initiatives not only benefit the planet but also contribute to our earnings.

Tech

Scenario:

We are experiencing a remarkable user growth in our new application. It holds promising potential for our financial growth.

Response:

I am also delighted with our user growth. But it's crucial to convert this growth into meaningful earnings.