Revenue — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈre-və-ˌnü/ rev·e·nue

Meaning & Definition of Revenue

Revenue (noun)

  1. the total income produced by a given source
  2. the gross income returned by an investment
  3. the yield of sources of income (such as taxes) that a political unit (such as a nation or state) collects and receives into the treasury for public use

Revenue (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an increase usually measured in money that comes from labor, business, or property

    "the struggling business didn't create much revenue during its first year of operation"

    similar: earnings, gain(s), income, incoming(s), proceeds, profit, return, yield
    related: killing, windfall, salary, take-home pay, tips, wages, bankroll, capital, coffers, exchequer, finances, funds, money, pocket, pocketbook, resources, wherewithal
    near: charge, cost, disbursement, expenditures, expenses, outgo, outlay

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Revenue

The most common words with a similar meaning to Revenue:

earnings, gain(s), income, incoming(s), proceeds, profit, return, yield

Related Words for Revenue

killing, windfall, salary, take-home pay, tips, wages, bankroll, capital, coffers, exchequer, finances, funds, money, pocket, pocketbook, resources, wherewithal

Near Antonyms of Revenue

charge, cost, disbursement, expenditures, expenses, outgo, outlay

Origin & Etymology of Revenue

Middle English, return, revenue, from Anglo-French, from revenir to return, from Latin revenire, from re- + venire to come come

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Revenue

Words & Phrases Containing Revenue

revenue bond, revenue cutter, revenue stamp, revenue tariff, the Inland Revenue, the Internal Revenue Service

Frequently Asked Questions about Revenue

What does "Revenue" mean?

"Revenue" means the total income produced by a given source. As a noun, it is defined as: the total income produced by a given source.

What is another word for "Revenue"?

Other words for "Revenue" include earnings, gain(s), income, incoming(s), proceeds, profit, return and yield. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Revenue" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Revenue"?

There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Revenue". Common alternatives include earnings, gain(s), income, incoming(s), proceeds, profit, return and yield.

How do you use "Revenue" in a sentence?

Examples of "Revenue" in a sentence: "the struggling business didn't create much revenue during its first year of operation".

Is "Revenue" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Revenue" is a noun.

Is "Revenue" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Revenue" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Revenue"?

"Revenue" is pronounced /ˈre-və-ˌnü/ and divided into syllables as rev·e·nue.

What is the origin of the word "Revenue"?

"Revenue" comes from Middle English, return, revenue, from Anglo-French, from revenir to return, from Latin revenire, from re- + venire to come come. First known use: 15th century.