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Revenue

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈrevənjuː/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈrevənuː/"]/

Meaning of Revenue

the money that a government receives from taxes or that an organization, etc. receives from its business

In simple words: The money a business makes from selling goods or services.

Revenue in a sentence

• The company's revenue increased significantly last quarter due to higher sales.
• Government revenue comes from various taxes collected from citizens and businesses.
• The monthly revenue from the subscription service has doubled this year.
• They use the revenue generated from tourism to improve local infrastructure.
• Despite the high revenue, the company struggled to maintain profitability.

How to use Revenue

Commonly used in business contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversation about everyday expenses.

Grammar pattern

revenue + (from) + activity

Memory hint

Think of 'revenue' as 'revenue-ue', where the 'ue' reminds you of 'you earned money'.

Related words

Collocations with Revenue

• annual
• yearly
• expected
• depend on
• need
• rely on
• be derived from something
• come from something
• go up
• stream
• share
• revenue from
• loss of revenue
• a source of revenue

Synonyms for Revenue

• receipts

Opposites of Revenue

• loss
• deficit
• expense

Common mistakes with Revenue

• Confused with 'profit', which is revenue minus costs.
• Using 'revenues' incorrectly as a singular noun.
• Mixing up with 'income', which can refer to personal earnings.

Frequently asked questions about Revenue

What does Revenue mean?

The money a business makes from selling goods or services.

What is the definition of Revenue?

the money that a government receives from taxes or that an organization, etc. receives from its business

How do you use Revenue in a sentence?

The company's revenue increased significantly last quarter due to higher sales.

Can you give another example of Revenue?

Government revenue comes from various taxes collected from citizens and businesses.

What are synonyms for Revenue?

Common alternatives include receipts.

What is the opposite of Revenue?

Opposite meanings include loss, deficit, expense.

What words go with Revenue?

It commonly pairs with annual, yearly, expected, depend on, need, rely on, be derived from something, come from something, go up, stream, share, revenue from, loss of revenue, a source of revenue.

What are common mistakes when using Revenue?

Confused with 'profit', which is revenue minus costs. Using 'revenues' incorrectly as a singular noun. Mixing up with 'income', which can refer to personal earnings.

How do you pronounce Revenue?

US: /["/ˈrevənuː/"]/, UK: /["/ˈrevənjuː/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Revenue?

Commonly used in business contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversation about everyday expenses.

What CEFR level is Revenue?

"Revenue" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.