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nonrecurring

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[non-ri-kur-ing, -kuhr] / ˌnɒn rɪˈkɜr ɪŋ, -ˈkʌr /

adjective

  1. not occurring or happening again, especially often or periodically.

  2. noting or pertaining to an income or charge considered of a nature not likely to occur or happen again.


Etymology

Origin of nonrecurring

First recorded in 1965–70; non- + recurring

Example Sentences

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But adjusted earnings per share, which excludes nonrecurring items, such as market-to-market adjustments on investments and settlements on fuel hedges, rose to 64 cents from 45 cents, and beat the FactSet consensus of 58 cents.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Adjusted earnings per share, which excludes nonrecurring items, fell to $1.67 from $1.80 but topped the FactSet consensus of $1.57.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

It also recorded a nonrecurring gain of about HK$878 million from a supplier settlement agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

The ticket exchange platform posted a loss of $535.3 million that included a $492.9 million nonrecurring, noncash provision for income taxes during the quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

And Costco is expected to report adjusted earnings per share, which excludes nonrecurring items, of $4.55, up from $4.02 a year ago.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026