Revenue
/ˈrev.ə.njuː/
Definitions
The income that a business, organization, or government receives from its activities, typically through the sale of goods or services.
/ˈrev.ə.njuː/
Income generated by a business or other organization.
The company's revenue for the last quarter was higher than expected.
💡 Simply: Revenue is like the money a lemonade stand makes from selling lemonade. It's the total amount you earn.
👶 For kids: Revenue is the money that a store or a company gets when it sells things.
More Examples
The government depends on tax revenue to fund public projects.
Increased marketing efforts led to a significant boost in revenue.
The restaurant's revenue suffered during the slow season.
How It's Used
"The company's annual revenue increased by 15%."
"Tax revenue is a major source of funding for public services."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
revenue stream
A source of income for a business or organization.
"The company diversified its revenue streams by launching a new product line."
top-line revenue
Total revenue before any deductions for expenses.
"The company focused on increasing top-line revenue through acquisitions."
From Old French *revenu*, from *revenir* ('to come back'), from Latin *revenire* ('to come back, return'), ultimately from *re-* ('again') and *venire* ('to come').
The term 'revenue' has been used in English since the 14th century, originally referring to any form of income or return, but its association with government finance and business transactions grew over time.
Memory tip
Think of RE (again) + VENUE (place of coming). It's the money 'coming back' to the business.