profitability
pronunciation
How to pronounce profitability in British English:
UK [ˌprɒfɪtə'bɪlətɪ]
How to pronounce profitability in American English:
US [ˌprɑfɪtəˈbɪlətɪ]
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- Noun:
- the quality of affording gain or benefit or profit
Word Origin
- profitability (n.)
- mid-14c., from profitable + -ity.
Example
- 1. A technological arms race is also hurting profitability .
- 2. A stronger yuan would shore up the profitability of these businesses .
- 3. Meanwhile , back at the western ranch , landowners are using holistic management to streamline costs and enhance profitability .
- 4. Many firms have improved their profitability since the 1997-98 crisis but that may not guarantee their long-term survival .
- 5. The japanese bank 's current profitability is weak , with an roe of barely 3 per cent .