Break Even

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Definition: Break Even


Break Even

Quick Summary of Break Even


The level of a company’s sales at which sales match costs and neither a profit nor a loss is made. Or a level in the market at which an existing holding will make neither a loss nor a gain.




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Definition Sources


Definitions for Break Even are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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