: the total amount of money or profit that is made
The proceeds of the concert will go to charity.
Half the proceeds will be donated to the church.
He took the proceeds from the sale of his business and invested in stocks.
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“Proceeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/proceeds. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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