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nett

 

[ nɛt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

financial term

The term 'nett' refers to the amount remaining after all deductions, typically in relation to income or profit. It denotes the final figure that an individual or entity takes home, excluding taxes and other expenses.

Synonyms

after-tax, clear, net

Examples of usage

  • Her nett income after taxes was significantly higher this year.
  • The nett profit from the business was reported as the best in the last quarter.
  • It's essential to consider the nett price when comparing different offers.

Translations

Translations of the word "nett" in other languages:

🇵🇹 limpo

🇮🇳 साफ

🇩🇪 sauber

🇮🇩 bersih

🇺🇦 чистий

🇵🇱 czysty

🇯🇵 清潔な

🇫🇷 propre

🇪🇸 limpio

🇹🇷 temiz

🇰🇷 깨끗한

🇸🇦 نظيف

🇨🇿 čistý

🇸🇰 čistý

🇨🇳 干净的

🇸🇮 čist

🇮🇸 hreinn

🇰🇿 таза

🇬🇪 წმინდა

🇦🇿 təmiz

🇲🇽 limpio

Etymology

The word 'nett' is derived from the French word 'net', which means 'clear' or 'pure', reflecting its use in financial contexts to imply amounts that have been calculated after certain deductions. The usage of 'nett' in English can be traced back to the late 19th century, where it started appearing in accounting and business texts. Over time, it became a standard term in finance, often contrasting with 'gross', which refers to total amounts before any deductions. The evolution of its usage mirrors the increasing complexity of financial transactions and the need for clarity in financial reporting. Today, 'nett' is commonly used in various professional fields, emphasizing the importance of understanding clear, final amounts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,953, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.