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break-even

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

that is characterized by the level of revenues just sufficient to cover costs

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • The Altair 8800 computer was a break-even sale for MITS.

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The level of revenues sufficient to cover costs.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: business, management

Examples

  • We'll never reach break-even if our variable costs are higher than our selling price.

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Antonyms: none provided

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