breakeven

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noun

break·​even ˈbrāk-ˈē-vən How to pronounce breakeven (audio)
: the point at which cost and income are equal and there is neither profit nor loss
also : a financial result reflecting neither profit nor loss

break-even

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adjective

: having equal cost and income

Examples of breakeven in a Sentence

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Adjective
The business is on track to achieve EBITDA break-even, reflecting the success of our turnaround plan. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 June 2025 The volatility premium migrates down the supply chain, raising break-even prices for refiners, airlines and petrochemicals alike. Guney Yildiz, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 The workshop runs on a break-even model, covering only salaries and essentials. Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025 Financial Data: Provide a break-even analysis, cash flow projection, and sample balance sheet and profit-and-loss statements. Rohit Arora, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for breakeven

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1958, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of breakeven was in 1931

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“Breakeven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breakeven. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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