profit and loss
noun
: a summary account used at the end of an accounting period to collect the balances of the nominal accounts so that the net profit or loss may be shown
Examples of profit and loss in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Users can use the tool to analyze, sort, or review traders by date, time, symbol, or profit and loss amount.
—
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
Second, capitalism forces private banks to adhere to strict profit and loss decisions, and thereby their decisions to serve this rescue function during times of financial distress must make economic sense for them.
—Korok Ray, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Borrowers can qualify using bank statements, profit and loss statements or tax returns.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 1 May 2025
With this, define what the profit and loss (P&L) will need to look like to realize this expectation.
—Bruce Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for profit and loss
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
Second, capitalism forces private banks to adhere to strict profit and loss decisions, and thereby their decisions to serve this rescue function during times of financial distress must make economic sense for them.
—Korok Ray, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Borrowers can qualify using bank statements, profit and loss statements or tax returns.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 1 May 2025
With this, define what the profit and loss (P&L) will need to look like to realize this expectation.
—Bruce Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for profit and loss
Cite this Entry
“Profit and loss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/profit%20and%20loss. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share