proceeds
plural nounDefinition of proceeds
1
: the total amount brought in
the proceeds of a sale
2
: the net amount received (as for a check or from an insurance settlement) after deduction of any discount or charges
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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The first known use of proceeds was in 1665
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