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UK/["/ˈtɜːnəʊvə(r)/"]/US/["/ˈtɜːrnəʊvər/"]/

Meaning of Turnover

In simple words: The amount of money a business makes in a specific time period.

Turnover in a sentence

  • The company reported a high turnover in staff this year.
  • Revenue turnover exceeded expectations by 20 percent last quarter.
  • The bakery sells delicious fruit turnovers every morning.
  • Employee turnover can be expensive for businesses due to recruitment costs.
  • Our retail store has an annual turnover of over five million dollars.
  • She baked apple turnovers filled with cinnamon and sugar.

How to use Turnover

Commonly used in business contexts to refer to sales or revenue. Not appropriate in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone term

Memory hint

Think of a 'turning over' of cash from sales.

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Synonyms for Turnover

Opposites of Turnover

Common mistakes with Turnover

  • Confused with 'turn over' as a verb phrase.
  • Using in a non-business context incorrectly.
  • Assuming it only refers to staff changes, not sales.

Compare Turnover with Revenue, Sales, Income, Turn around

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Frequently asked questions about Turnover

What does Turnover mean?

The amount of money a business makes in a specific time period.

What is the definition of Turnover?

the total amount of goods or services sold by a company during a particular period of time

How do you use Turnover in a sentence?

The company reported a high turnover in staff this year.

Can you give another example of Turnover?

Revenue turnover exceeded expectations by 20 percent last quarter.

What are synonyms for Turnover?

Common alternatives include revenue, sales, income, turnaround, gross revenue.

What is the opposite of Turnover?

Opposite meanings include loss, deficit.

What words go with Turnover?

It commonly pairs with high, low, company, boast, have, record, be up, be down, double, figure, growth, rate, a decline in turnover, an fall in turnover, an increase in turnover, fast, rapid, high, have, reduce, rate, turnover in.

What are common mistakes when using Turnover?

Confused with 'turn over' as a verb phrase. Using in a non-business context incorrectly. Assuming it only refers to staff changes, not sales.

How do you pronounce Turnover?

US: /["/ˈtɜːrnəʊvər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtɜːnəʊvə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Turnover?

Commonly used in business contexts to refer to sales or revenue. Not appropriate in casual conversation.

What CEFR level is Turnover?

"Turnover" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.