proceeds

noun — 2 senses

proceeds

noun

UK /ˈpɹəʊsiːdz/ · US /ˈpɹoʊsidz/

1

Revenue; gross revenue.

  • They will donate all proceeds—the entire amount collected in ticket sales—from the show to charity.
2

Profit; net revenue.

  • They will donate net proceeds—whatever money is left after they pay their expenses—from the show to charity.

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