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rev·e·nue
 revenue
- pronunciation:
- re
v
nu
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noun |
| definition 1: |
income obtained from investment or property.
We used the revenue from the sale of our house to start a new business.- synonyms:
- income, return
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| definition 2: |
the monies obtained by government through taxation, used to pay public expenses.
The government spends part of its revenue on national defense.- synonyms:
- taxes
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| definition 3: |
a government department instituted to collect public funds.
Taxes are collected by the Inland Revenue.- synonyms:
- exchequer, Treasury
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| definition 4: |
a particular source of income.
The drought caused a dramatic decrease in crop revenues this year.
- similar words:
- income
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| related words: |
gain, net, profit, yield |
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