netted
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈnɛtɪd// UK //nˈɛtɪd// net·ted
v. to earn a specific amount of money as profit after you pay all the costs. It can also mean to catch something using a net.
v. to yield or produce a sum of money as clear profit after all expenses have been deducted. Also used to describe the act of capturing or catching something, typically with a net or through skillful effort.
The company netted a huge profit this year.
After paying for the venue and the catering, the charity auction netted over five thousand dollars for the school.
The strategic merger netted the firm a significant share of the emerging market, effectively doubling their annual revenue within a single fiscal quarter.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, usually a monetary value or a captured item.