What does profit mean?

[Profitpal]

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #121 "Synonyms for profit and benefit", question 8

Although this construction company makes a good profit, it has to pay out considerable sums in ......... to workers who are injured.

(a) benefit
(b) compensation
(c) payment
(d) income

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #121 "Synonyms for profit and benefit", answer 8

Although this construction company makes a good profit, it has to pay out considerable sums in compensation to workers who are injured.

Correct answer: (b) compensation
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what does profit means?

[Mister Micawber]

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Profit = revenue minus expenses.

-- and why did you choose it for your name if you don't know the meaning?
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's