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grossing

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɡɹoʊsɪŋ// UK //ɡɹˈəʊsɪŋ// gross·ing

adj. describing the total amount of money a movie or business makes before any costs are taken out.

adj. relating to the total amount of revenue generated by a commercial product, particularly a film, prior to the deduction of taxes or expenses. Often used in compound forms like 'highest-grossing'.


SIMPLE

The new superhero movie is the highest-grossing film of the year.

CONTEXTUAL

Despite mixed reviews from critics, the sequel became a massive grossing success within its first weekend of release.

COMPLEX

The studio's strategy focused on high-grossing franchises to offset the financial risks associated with their smaller, more experimental independent productions.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used as a participial adjective, often appearing in the compound 'highest-grossing'.

Pitfall

the movie is grossing $100 million profitthe movie is grossing $100 millionGrossing refers to total revenue before expenses; it should not be used to describe net profit.

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