revenues
Pronunciation: [ˈrɛvəˌnuz]
Word
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.
Example
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?
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