revenue
noun
the income of a government from taxation, excise duties, customs, or other sources, appropriated to the payment of the public expenses.
revenues
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pluralof revenue.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But the boss of oil company Adura, CEO Neil McCulloch, says fossil fuels will be needed for years to come and that producing them domestically will generate billions in tax revenues.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
The Reds became the top-earning Premier League club for the first time this year, according to sports finance experts Deloitte, announcing record revenues of £703 million for the 2024-25 financial year.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Those stocks recently derated to 22 times forward earnings, despite networks connecting billions of consumers and value-added services that drive 30% to 40% of revenues.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
“Their reports thus far have suggested that they are meeting their targets on their sponsorships and on other revenues, and we want them to continue to hit their targets.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
WorldCom and Global Crossing fabricated billions of dollars in revenues to pump up their stock prices.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
