return
215
3.7
- noun
- /rɪˈtɜrn/
- Specialized
- For example, London Underground has seen a return on investment of 8:1 following a stress programme.
- return on investment
- rate of return
- diminishing returns
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Watch on YouTubeDon't expect insane returns, but just get in and wait.
- Don't expect insane returns, but just get in and wait.
- They grow faster and have better return on equity.
- So if anyone thinks being socially responsible means lower returns, then you're wrong.
- They know how to generate good returns for their investors.
- They're producing above industry returns, above industry gross profits.
- But after they diversify, their returns go down, not up.
- You're going to lose a third of your returns to fees.
- And so they're, they're hoping for a return, right?
- It's Thursday like low, low returns from Australia.
- Different influencers definitely have different returns of conversions.
Examples
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Next, we estimate an expected return on the basis of current yields and historical growth rates.
Academic text (2017) -
You cost us a small fortune, so it's nice to see some return on the investment.
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Yeah, to make sure you get maximum return on your investment.
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I knew I learned how to improve my return relative to my risk.
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This is about investment and return.
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Over the life of the partnership... everyone will enjoy some small tax benefits... realize a nice, safe, though modest return on their investment.
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Critics argue there are no credible ways to measure return on investment in social media.
Academic text (2011) -
Now you could put your money in money markets, but I can show you a duplex with even better returns.
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Harris says he's frequently asked about the return on investment from his blog.
Academic text (2011) -
Investors are seeking a higher return on their portfolios this year.
Synonyms
797
2.0
Money left after you pay all costs and taxes
437
2.3
Money left after paying all costs and taxes
272
2.3
Money people or companies get from work, business, and investments
134
4.1
The amount people get from crops or investments
89
4.2
Money received from a sale or an event
47
3.7
The time it takes to get back the money you put into an investment
41
7.0
Money earned from an activity, especially sales
35
3.5
How much money you gain from putting money into something, shown as a percent
25
5.5
A number that shows how much profit you get from money you invest
21
3.0
Money a person or business keeps after paying costs and taxes
19
4.5
Money you get from a sale or investment
4
4.8
Money a business receives from selling goods or services
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
113
3.2
An official paper you send to the tax office that shows your income to work out tax
- Specialized
35
3.5
How much money you gain from putting money into something, shown as a percent
22
1.8
The sender's details on an envelope that show where to send it back if not delivered
- Formal
3
5.6
A tax return that a married couple files together to report their combined income and deductions
- Specialized
2
6.4
A tax form sent to correct information filed earlier with the tax office
- Formal
1
6.8
A document sent to the tax office that reports financial transactions without calculating tax owed
- Specialized
1
5.3
A percent showing how well a company makes profit from the money put into it
- Specialized
1
7.0
A form to pay tax you expect to owe when not enough tax is taken from your pay
- Specialized
1
7.2
A change that grows or falls faster over time by a fixed percent
How Profitable
34
5.1
- Specialized
797
2.0
- Specialized
215
3.7
36
3.3
313
2.1
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Return as a noun for profit is literally what 'comes back' from an investment, so the return is the money or income you get back.