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takings

/ˈteɪkɪŋz/
tak · ings
Plural:takings
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takings Lexical Profile

takings Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British The amount of money received by a shop, business, or entertainment venue from sales over a particular period.

Example

"The theater's box office takings reached a record high during the holiday season."

2

Instances of seizing, appropriating, or capturing something, especially the government acquisition of private property through eminent domain.

Example

"The legal seminar examined constitutional limits on regulatory takings of private land."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to business revenue, "takings" is a plural-only noun (pluralia tantum) used chiefly in British and Commonwealth English, whereas American English speakers more commonly use "receipts", "proceeds", or "take".

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• Nearby Words

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