Definition of breakeven
(Entry 1 of 2)
: 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
adjectiveDefinition of break-even (Entry 2 of 2)
: having equal cost and income
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The first known use of breakeven was in 1931
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