revenue (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛvəˌnuː/

Definition

The income that a government or company receives, especially for paying to the government, from taxes and other payments.

Examples

• The government's revenue from tourism has significantly increased this year.

• The company reported record revenue for the fiscal year.

• Tax revenue is essential for funding public services.

How to Use revenue

revenue from (prepositional phrase)

Income derived from a specific source. — "The company's main revenue from online sales increased by 20%."

revenue stream (collocation)

A particular way in which a business or government earns money. — "Diversifying the revenue stream is crucial for long-term stability."

Synonyms of revenue

Words with a similar meaning to revenue:

• income
• earnings
• turnover
• receipts

Antonyms of revenue

Words with the opposite meaning to revenue:

• expense
• loss

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