Phrase guide

net earnings

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

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noun

Meaning 1

Earnings of a person after deduction of all taxes, social security charges and other obligatory payments; the take-home pay.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: net

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noun

Meaning 2

Earnings of a company after all expenses, depreciation and taxes have been deducted from the gross income.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

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Broader terms: net

History

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: nettoansio — earnings of a person
  • Finnish: nettopalkka — earnings of a person
  • Finnish: nettotulo — earnings of a person
  • Finnish: puhdas ansiotulo — earnings of a person
  • Finnish: nettovoitto — earnings of a company
  • Finnish: nettotulos — earnings of a company