revenue-oriented
|rev-e-nue-or-i-ent-ed|
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/ˈrɛvəˌnuː ˈɔːriˌɛntɪd/
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/ˈrɛvənjuː ˈɔːriˌɛntɪd/
profit-focused
Etymology
Etymology Information
'revenue' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'revenu,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'venir' meant 'to come.'
Historical Evolution
'revenu' transformed into the English word 'revenue' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'income returned,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'income generated.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on generating income or profit.
The company adopted a revenue-oriented strategy to increase its profits.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42