Earnings
/ˈɜrnɪŋz/
Definitions
- (n.) Money received as compensation for labor or services, typically wages or salary.
Her monthly earnings increased after the promotion.
- (n.) Net profits of a business after expenses have been deducted.
The company's earnings for the quarter exceeded expectations.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'earnings' often distinguish personal wages from corporate profits; clarity in contracts is advised to specify which meaning applies.
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