Phrase guide

profit sharing

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A system in which some of the profit of an enterprise are divided among the workers, giving them an incentive for profits without an equity interest.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

a system in which employees receive a share of the net profits of the business

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: share, portion, part, percentage

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: overskudsdeling — system to divide profit
  • Dutch: winstaandeel — system to divide profit
  • French: participation aux bénéfices — system to divide profit
  • Spanish: reparto de utilidades — system to divide profit
  • Swedish: vinstdelning — system to divide profit