Gross

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Definition: Gross


Gross

Quick Summary of Gross


Before making deductions.




What is the dictionary definition of Gross?

Dictionary Definition


  • (of income, profit, or interest) without deduction of tax or other contributions; total.
  • without tax or other contributions having been deducted.
  • produce or earn (an amount of money) as gross profit or income.
  • a gross profit or income.

Examples of Gross in a sentence


The gross amount of the gift was £1,000.

I wish I could never even see how much money has left my hands, gross profits can be so high, although net profits are always so low.

The box office grosses mounted.

You need to figure out a way to get the most gross profit that you can so that you are using your time wisely.

The gross earnings of the law firm were so high that even their net earnings still allowed them to hire three new lawyers.


Related Phrases


income sensitive repayment (ISR)
offset account
terms of trade
net parity
Adjusted Gross Income
economic growth rate
total expense ratio
gross margin
percentage lease
gross revenue
annual gross income
gross dividends
gross real estate investment value
gross premium
Gross National Debt
gross income
gross block
gross profit margin
gross proceeds


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Gross 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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