Gross definition: Referring to an amount before deductions, such as taxes or expenses, have been made.
Definitions of Gross
- 1adjective
Referring to an amount before deductions, such as taxes or expenses, have been made.
- 2adjective(informal)
Extremely unpleasant, repulsive, or disgusting, often causing a feeling of revulsion.
- 3verb
To earn a total amount of money before any deductions are made.
Example Sentences
“His gross salary is much higher than his net salary after taxes.”
“That smell is absolutely gross, I can't stand it.”
“The movie managed to gross over a billion dollars worldwide.”
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The total value of all goods and services produced by a country's residents in a given period.
The total amount of income received before any deductions or taxes.
The difference between revenue and cost of goods sold, before operating expenses.
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