definition of
profit

[1] #1 profit n. [net income, net, net profit, lucre, profits, earnings] the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses). wn

[2] #2 profit v. [gain, benefit] derive a benefit from; "She profited from his vast experience". wn

[3] #3 profit v. [turn a profit] make a profit; gain money or materially; "The company has not profited from the merger". wn

[4] #4 profit n. [gain] the advantageous quality of being beneficial. wn