net worth
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of net worth
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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“It’s dangerous because of the lack of liquidity. Unless you are a very high net worth individual, this isn’t the place for retail investors.”
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Our net worth is $5 million, including the house, retirement accounts, savings and stocks and bonds.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
“One thing that is different in the current situation than in 2022 is that currently high-income households have much more net worth, in particular net worth from financial assets,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
At the time of her death, Fisher had a net worth of $1.7bn, according to Forbes.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
The net worth of each person is calculated in current US dollars.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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