the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

[ Syn: net income , net , net profit , lucre , profits , earnings ]

the advantageous quality of being beneficial

[ Syn: gain ]

derive a benefit from; She profited from his vast experience

[ Syn: gain , benefit ]

make a profit; gain money or materially; The company has not profited from the merger

[ Syn: turn a profit , turn a profit ]