increase and decrease; profit and loss
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to decrease and increase; to adjust by subtraction and addition
formalUsed in classical and formal contexts to describe the adjustment or fluctuation of quantities, or weighing pros and cons.
Zhuge Liang mentioned in 'Memorial on the Expedition' that one must carefully weigh the pros and cons.
The number of species in nature will naturally fluctuate.
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Managers need to constantly adjust the company's operational strategies.
noun
profit and loss; financial gain and loss
technicalA technical accounting term referring to the balance between revenue and expenses. Often used in financial reporting.
After offsetting profits and losses this quarter, there was a slight surplus.
The accountant is preparing the income statement.
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This investment ultimately produced huge fluctuations in profit and loss.
Operating profit and loss is an important indicator for measuring a company's operating condition.