break·even
ˈbrāk-ˈē-vən 
: 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
: having equal cost and income
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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
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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
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“Breakeven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breakeven. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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