CEFR C1

turnover

noun

Meaning

The total amount of sales or revenue a business makes in a particular period.

Examples

The restaurant's monthly turnover was over $50,000.
High staff turnover can be a sign of underlying problems in a company.

Synonyms: revenue, sales, income, earnings, proceeds

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turnover (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: [ˈtɜːrnəʊvər]

Definition

The total amount of sales or revenue a business makes in a particular period.

Examples

The restaurant's monthly turnover was over $50,000.
High staff turnover can be a sign of underlying problems in a company.
The e-commerce giant reported a record turnover for the holiday season.

How to Use turnover

turnover of staff (collocation): The rate at which employees leave a workforce and are replaced. — "The high turnover of staff in the retail sector is a persistent issue."
turnover rate (collocation): The speed at which a business sells or sells off inventory or assets. — "The inventory turnover rate for this product is very high."

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