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Definition of turnover

turnover

/ˈtɜːrnˌoʊvər/
turn · o · ver

Plural:turnovers
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turnover Lexical Profile

turnover Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The rate at which employees leave a workforce and are replaced, or the rate at which goods are sold and restocked in a business.

Example

"The retail industry often experiences high staff turnover during the busy holiday season."


2

British The total amount of money taken in by a business over a specific period through the sale of goods or services.

Example

"The company reported an annual turnover of over ten million pounds this fiscal year."


3

A small baked pastry made by placing a sweet or savory filling, such as chopped fruit or meat, on a piece of dough, folding the dough over to seal it, and baking it.

Example

"She bought a warm apple turnover from the neighborhood bakery for breakfast."


4

North American In team sports such as basketball or American football, the loss of possession of the ball to the opposing team through an error, interception, or rule violation.

Example

"The point guard committed a costly turnover in the final seconds of the championship game."

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