profitability

noun

Definition of profitabilitynext
as in desirability

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Recent Examples of profitability For a while, the feedlot sector could maintain profitability because there’s about a six-month time lag between when farmers buy the calves and when they are again sold to be processed, Peel noted. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 Larger programs required larger teams; utilization drove profitability and revenue growth was closely linked to expanding delivery capacity. — Manish Gupta, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Though Shein raised prices, the change still hit its profitability, which fell 39% companywide between 2024 and 2025. — Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profitability
  1. desirability
  2. expediency
  3. usefulness
  4. expedience
  5. advisability
  6. practicality
  7. judiciousness
Noun
  • How much of that desirability is already reflected in the valuation?
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Rents and vacancy rates can vary dramatically depending on the community and its desirability, and, of course, on the size of the apartment.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
Definition of desirability
Noun
  • With competition so fierce in the race to build and release the latest AI models however, the expediency of shaving off every possible drag on speed trumps all.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The desire for expediency—get-rich-quick schemes—almost inevitably leads to disaster, as the lure of wealth often culminates in despair—a roller-coaster lifestyle—without a methodical result-yielding strategy.
    — David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of expediency
Noun
  • Picky Miss Manners is not quite happy that any submitted so far would pass her test for usefulness.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Today’s class of Arab comics agrees that this mode of comedy, while necessary at the time, has outlived its usefulness.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of usefulness
Noun
  • Paeans to matters of the flesh — birthmarks, necks, genitals, odors, butt hair, the asymmetry of noses — accumulate thrilling details without worrying overmuch about expedience.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
  • That’s a multi-year explanation disguised as the expedience of the half-hour rush that came Monday.
    — Sam McDowell Updated March 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of expedience
Noun
  • In early February 2026 Caine expressed concerns about initiating a war with Iran, pointing out the risks of a long-term conflict without offering guidance on the advisability of going to war.
    — L. Sue Baugh, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
  • The authors were careful to say that their findings aren’t a blanket endorsement of PSA screening and that men should consult with their doctors about the advisability of the test.
    — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 14 May 2026
Definition of advisability
Noun
  • The 1989 movie portrayed this area as quaint and quiet where practicality and a handshake replace braggadocio.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That combination of elegance and practicality is particularly appealing for travelers, since a good tote needs to look stylish while still having enough space for the essentials.
    — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of practicality
Noun
  • In both countries, investment outcomes depend heavily on national conditions, including the strength of capital markets, workforce, infrastructure, and the judiciousness of laws and regulations.
    — SADEK WAHBA, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Profitability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profitability. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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