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turnover

 

[ ˈtɜːrnˌoʊvər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business

The amount of money taken by a business in a particular period of time.

Synonyms

income, revenue, sales

Examples of usage

  • The company had a high turnover last year.
  • The turnover for the quarter exceeded expectations.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

The number or proportion of employees who leave a company and are replaced.

Synonyms

attrition, churn

Examples of usage

  • The turnover rate at the company was quite high.
  • They were concerned about the turnover of experienced players.
Context #3 | Noun

food

A type of baked pastry filled with fruit or meat and folded over.

Synonyms

empanada, pasty

Examples of usage

  • She ordered a cherry turnover for dessert.
  • The bakery sells delicious apple turnovers.

Translations

Translations of the word "turnover" in other languages:

🇵🇹 faturamento

🇮🇳 राजस्व

🇩🇪 Umsatz

🇮🇩 pendapatan

🇺🇦 оборот

🇵🇱 obrót

🇯🇵 売上高 (うりあげだか)

🇫🇷 chiffre d'affaires

🇪🇸 facturación

🇹🇷 ciro

🇰🇷 매출액

🇸🇦 إيرادات

🇨🇿 obrat

🇸🇰 obrat

🇨🇳 营业额

🇸🇮 promet

🇮🇸 velta

🇰🇿 айналым

🇬🇪 ბრუნვა

🇦🇿 dövriyyə

🇲🇽 facturación

Etymology

The word 'turnover' has a long history, originating from the verb 'turn' and the noun 'over'. It has been used in various contexts over the centuries, evolving to represent different concepts such as business revenue, employee turnover, and food items like pastries. The term has become widely used in business and sports industries to describe financial performance and employee movement. The concept of turnover continues to be relevant in modern society, reflecting changes and transitions in different areas of life.

See also: downturn, overturn, turn, turnaround, turncoat, turner, turning, turnout, turnpike, turntable.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,383 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.