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Turnover

Definition

The amount of money taken by a business in a particular period.

Deep Dive

In a business context, "turnover" primarily refers to the total amount of money generated by a business from its sales of goods or services over a specific period, typically a quarter or a year. It represents the gross revenue or income before any expenses, such as cost of goods sold, operating costs, or taxes, have been deducted. This metric provides a crucial indication of a company's sales volume and market activity, showcasing its ability to attract customers and generate gross income from its primary operations.

Examples & Use Cases

  • 1A retail clothing chain announcing an annual turnover of $500 million from sales across its stores
  • 2An e-commerce platform reporting a quarterly turnover of $200 million generated from online product transactions
  • 3A software-as-a-service (SaaS) company achieving $10 million in monthly turnover from subscription fees

Related Terms

RevenueSalesGross Income

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