Gross (economics)

Gross (economics)

In economics gross means "before" deductions. The antonym is net, meaning "after" deductions.

Examples

* Gross domestic product
* Gross national product
* Gross profit
* Gross incomegross pay is without all the deductions deducted

Usage

In this sense, it may appear, separated by a comma, "following" the noun it modifies, e.g., "earned two million dollars, gross". Alternatively, it can be used as a verb: "this movie grossed two million dollars on its opening weekend".

ee also

* Net


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