plural revenues
finance
1
: money that is made by or paid to a business or an organization
The factory lost revenue because of the strike by the workers.
The company receives millions of dollars in advertising revenue. [=money paid by advertisers]
The firm is looking for another source of revenue.
advertising and sales revenues
2
: money that is collected for public use by a government through taxes
Government officials have reported a decrease in revenue.
state and federal tax revenues
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“Revenue.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/revenue. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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