profitability

noun

prof·​it·​abil·​i·​ty ˌpräfə̇təˈbilətē How to pronounce profitability (audio)
Synonyms of profitabilitynext
: the quality or state of being profitable
getting things done that contribute to the profitability of the companyG. B. Hurff

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“Profitability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/profitability. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.

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