revenue
UK: ˈrevənjuː | US: ˈrevənuː
n. income, especially a large or regular income of a government, company, or organization
n. the total income produced by a given source (e.g., tax revenue)
The word "revenue" originates from Old French revenue, derived from the past participle of revenir ("to return, come back"). It reflects the idea of income "coming back" to a central authority (e.g., taxes or profits returning to a government or business). The Latin roots re- (back) and venire (to come) emphasize cyclical or recurring income.
The company's annual revenue exceeded $1 billion.
Tax revenue funds public services like schools and hospitals.
Streaming platforms rely on subscription revenue for profitability.
Tourism is a major source of revenue for the island nation.
The government introduced new policies to boost local revenue.