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nett

nett

7.4
Remaining after costs or taxes are taken away
  • adjective
  • /nɛt/
  • UK
translation icon : neto
  • You should always check the nett weight of a product, not just the gross weight.

Examples

  • The nett profit for the year was impressive.

  • After all deductions, the nett amount is £1,000.

  • The company reported a nett loss for the quarter despite high sales figures.

  • Their nett income was much lower after taxes and other expenses were deducted.

  • Their nett income was much lower after taxes and other expenses were deducted.

  • After all deductions, the nett amount is £1,000.

  • The company reported a nett loss for the quarter despite high sales figures.

Synonyms

net
vsnett
82 4.6

Remaining after costs and taxes are taken away

is the British spelling form of the same meaning
grand total
vsnett
20 2.7

The final amount after adding and subtracting everything

is used for amounts left after deductions rather than entire summed total
net income
vsnett
  • Specialized
20 3.0

Money a person or business keeps after paying costs and taxes

is broader and can refer to any final amount, not only earnings
net profit
vsnett
  • Specialized
6 3.2

Money left after paying all costs, taxes, and other charges

is a general final amount not limited to profit figures

Antonyms

gross
  • Specialized
122 2.9

An amount of money before costs or taxes are taken away

Surface Forms

nett positive
net positive

Etymology

Nett comes from an old idea of being 'clean' or 'clear', the same idea behind net in 'net weight' or 'net income'. So nett means the final amount left after everything has been taken away, like money after taxes or the true weight after packaging.