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turnover

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Noun — The total amount of money a business takes in sales over a given period.

How to use turnover

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Etymology

From the phrasal verb "turn over", used as a noun for business activity, staff changes, or a pastry folded over itself.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “turnover” mean?

The word “turnover” means the total amount of money a business takes in sales over a given period. In plain terms, how much money a business makes in sales, or how often staff/stock change over — also a folded fruit pastry.

How do you pronounce “turnover”?

“Turnover” is pronounced TNOHV (/ˈtɝnoʊvɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “turnover” in a sentence?

Here is “turnover” used in a sentence: “The company reported an annual turnover of two million pounds.”

What part of speech is “turnover”?

“Turnover” is a noun.

Is “turnover” a common word?

“Turnover” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “turnover” have?

“Turnover” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the total amount of money a business takes in sales over a given period.

What is the difference between "turnover" and "revenue"?

"Turnover" and "revenue" both refer to the total amount of money a business takes in sales over a given period, and the terms are often used interchangeably, though "turnover" is more common in British business usage. Neither term accounts for costs, unlike profit.

What is a turnover in sports?

In sports, a turnover is a loss of possession of the ball without scoring, such as an interception or fumble in football or a steal in basketball. It typically hands the opposing team a scoring opportunity.

Is a turnover the same as a pie?

Not quite. A turnover is a small folded pastry filled with fruit or another filling, made by folding a single piece of dough over the filling, whereas a pie usually has a separate base and top and is baked in a dish.

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