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Definition of profitability

profitability

/ˌprɑː.fɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/
prof · it · a · bil · i · ty
Adverb:profitably
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Plural:profitabilities
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Adjective:profitable
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profitability Lexical Profile

profitability Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The degree to which a business, investment, or commercial activity yields a financial gain or profit.

Example

"By automating its supply chain and reducing overhead costs, the company significantly improved its long-term profitability."

2

The quality of affording helpful advantage, benefit, or useful results.

Example

"The researchers evaluated the overall profitability of adopting the new pedagogical framework across multiple school districts."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'profit' refers to the absolute monetary amount left over after deducting expenses from revenue, 'profitability' is a relative metric that measures a business's efficiency in generating that profit compared to its costs or assets.

• Rhymes for profitability

• Nearby Words

profiler
profiling
profit
profitability
profitable
profitableness
profitably

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Profitability. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/profitability
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