ALL meanings of profiting
prof·it
P p - noun profiting Often, profits. pecuniary gain resulting from the employment of capital in any transaction. Compare gross profit, net profit. the ratio of such pecuniary gain to the amount of capital invested. returns, proceeds, or revenue, as from property or investments. 1
- noun profiting the monetary surplus left to a producer or employer after deducting wages, rent, cost of raw materials, etc.: The company works on a small margin of profit. 1
- noun profiting advantage; benefit; gain. 1
- verb without object profiting to gain an advantage or benefit: He profited greatly from his schooling. 1
- verb without object profiting to make a profit. 1
- verb without object profiting to take advantage: to profit from the weaknesses of others. 1
- verb without object profiting to be of service or benefit. 1
- verb without object profiting to make progress. 1
- verb with object profiting to be of advantage or profit to: Nothing profits one so much as a sound education. 1