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revenues

Pronunciation: [ˈrɛvəˌnuz]

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Learn how to use revenues in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “finance”

(noun) the money that a business makes from selling its goods or services. It's like the income a business earns when people buy things from them.

Example

Last year, the company's revenues increased by 20% because more people were shopping online.

Example

Due to the pandemic, many businesses saw a drop in their revenues and had to cut costs.

Example

What steps can the company take to boost its revenues this quarter?

Context: “government”

(noun) the money collected by a government from taxes, fees, and other sources. It's the money that helps pay for schools, roads, and other important things in our communities.

Example

The city's revenues from taxes allowed for new playgrounds and parks to be built.

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The government faced a challenge because lower revenues meant fewer public services could be provided.

Example

How does the government plan to increase its revenues next year?

How to pronounce revenues

Pronunciation: [ˈrɛvəˌnuz]

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