earning
Translation
income, earnings, profit
Examples
The company's earnings increased this year.
The company's earnings increased this year.
His earning potential is very high.
His earning potential is very high.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) money obtained in return for labor or services His earning potential is high.
Similar Words
Synonyms: income, revenue, profit
Etymology
From the verb 'to earn' + the '-ing' suffix, forming a gerund/noun.
Memory Tips
Refers to the act of earning money, or the money itself. The plural 'earnings' is very common, especially for company profits.