Definition of for–profit
: established, maintained, or conducted for the purpose of making a profit for–profit businesses
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First Known Use of for–profit
1939
FOR–PROFIT Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of for–profit for English Language Learners
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: existing or done for the purpose of making a profit
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