earnings

/ˈɜrnɪŋz/
noun
  1. Money that a person receives for work done, usually as a salary or wages.
    • He saved most of his earnings from the summer to buy a new laptop.
    • Her earnings from the part-time job helped pay for college.
    • The company reported a 10% increase in employee earnings this year.
  2. The profit that a company or business makes after costs are subtracted.
    • A drop in earnings led the board to cut costs.
    • Investors were pleased with the strong earnings reported by the tech firm.
    • The company's earnings exceeded analysts' expectations this quarter.
  3. Money gained from investments or other sources of income.
    • Her investment earnings allowed her to retire early.
    • He reported his rental earnings on his tax return.
    • Interest earnings from the savings account were lower this year.
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