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profiting

 

[ ˈprɒfɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

financial gain

Profiting refers to the act of earning a financial benefit or gain from an investment, business activity, or transaction. It indicates that the revenues exceed the expenses, resulting in a surplus. This can apply to various contexts, such as business operations or personal investments.

Synonyms

benefiting, earning, gaining

Examples of usage

  • The company is profiting from its new product line.
  • Investors are profiting greatly from the stock market.
  • She is profiting by selling handmade crafts online.

Translations

Translations of the word "profiting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lucrando

🇮🇳 लाभ उठाना

🇩🇪 profitieren

🇮🇩 mendapatkan keuntungan

🇺🇦 отримувати прибуток

🇵🇱 osiąganie zysku

🇯🇵 利益を得る

🇫🇷 profiter

🇪🇸 obtener ganancias

🇹🇷 kar elde etmek

🇰🇷 이익을 얻다

🇸🇦 تحقيق الربح

🇨🇿 získávání zisku

🇸🇰 získavanie zisku

🇨🇳 获利

🇸🇮 pridobivanje dobička

🇮🇸 hagna

🇰🇿 пайда табу

🇬🇪 მოგება

🇦🇿 gəlir əldə etmək

🇲🇽 obtener ganancias

Etymology

The term 'profit' originates from the Latin word 'proficere', which means 'to make progress' or 'to advance'. The word made its way into Middle English as 'profit', which retained its financial context. Over centuries, the concept evolved, and by the 16th century, it became commonly associated with economic transactions where a surplus was recognized. The modern use of the term has expanded to include various forms of benefits, not only in monetary terms but also in other forms of gains in personal and professional contexts. Thus, 'profiting' today encapsulates a broad interpretation of earning advantages in many endeavors.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,455, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.