B2 noun Neutre

Profitability

/ˌprɒfɪtəˈbɪləti/

The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain. It is a measurement of efficiency and the ultimate success of a company's operations.

Exemples

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If you want to start a cafe, you need to calculate its potential profitability first.

If you want to start a cafe, you need to calculate its potential profitability first.

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External factors like high interest rates can negatively affect the profitability of small businesses.

External factors like high interest rates can negatively affect the profitability of small businesses.

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I don't care about the fame; I just care about the profitability of the deal.

I don't care about the fame; I just care about the profitability of the deal.

Famille de mots

Nom
profitability
Verb
profit
Adverbe
profitably
Adjectif
profitable
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Astuce mémo

Profitability is the 'Ability' to make 'Profit'.

Quiz rapide

The consultant was hired to analyze the ______ of the company's various departments.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : profitability

Exemples

1

If you want to start a cafe, you need to calculate its potential profitability first.

everyday

If you want to start a cafe, you need to calculate its potential profitability first.

2

External factors like high interest rates can negatively affect the profitability of small businesses.

formal

External factors like high interest rates can negatively affect the profitability of small businesses.

3

I don't care about the fame; I just care about the profitability of the deal.

informal

I don't care about the fame; I just care about the profitability of the deal.

4

The thesis examines the link between corporate social responsibility and firm profitability.

academic

The thesis examines the link between corporate social responsibility and firm profitability.

5

We have seen a significant rise in profitability since we switched to our new supplier.

business

We have seen a significant rise in profitability since we switched to our new supplier.

Famille de mots

Nom
profitability
Verb
profit
Adverbe
profitably
Adjectif
profitable

Collocations courantes

increase profitability increase profitability
long-term profitability long-term profitability
profitability ratios profitability ratios
ensure profitability ensure profitability
overall profitability overall profitability

Phrases Courantes

path to profitability

a plan for a startup to start making money

low profitability

when a business makes very little profit relative to costs

threshold of profitability

the point at which a business begins to make a profit

Souvent confondu avec

Profitability vs Profit

Profit is the actual amount of money made; profitability is the ability or potential of a business to produce a profit.

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Notes d'usage

Use this word when discussing the health and efficiency of a business model, rather than just the raw dollars earned.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'profit' when 'profitability' (the capacity to make profit) is more accurate.

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Astuce mémo

Profitability is the 'Ability' to make 'Profit'.

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Origine du mot

From 'profitable' + the suffix '-ity'.

Modèles grammaticaux

profitability of [something] to improve/increase profitability
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Contexte culturel

Tech startups often operate for years without profit, focusing on growth before reaching 'profitability'.

Quiz rapide

The consultant was hired to analyze the ______ of the company's various departments.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : profitability

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