# revenue

/ˈɹɛvəˌnu/ (US) · /ɹˈɛvənjˌuː/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/revenue
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 3. investment return

noun · CEFR C1 · Technical · Formal

the money you get back from an investment.

For teachers: the yield or income returned by an investment or property.

- The rental property provides a steady monthly revenue for the owner.
- The portfolio was restructured to prioritise immediate revenue over long-term capital growth, ensuring sufficient liquidity for the foundation's projects.

## Examples

- The company reported a significant increase in annual revenue.
- The city council plans to increase tax revenue by attracting new businesses to the downtown area.
- While the startup achieved impressive top-line revenue growth, its high customer acquisition costs meant it remained unprofitable for the third consecutive fiscal year.

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