revenue
[C/U] Both
pl: revenues
This term carries a clinical, accounting-based feeling that focuses on the top line of a financial statement. It describes the gross inflow of cash before any expenses, taxes, or costs are subtracted, making it distinct from profit, which is what remains after spending. In a governmental context, it often evokes the image of taxation and public funding. While a business views revenue as a measure of market demand and sales success, a state views revenue as the necessary fuel for public infrastructure and services.
Countable when referring to different sources of income, such as advertising revenue and subscription revenue. Uncountable when referring to the total sum of money earned by an entity.