- for-prof·it
- /ˈfoɚˈprɑːfət/ adj, always used before a noun: existing or done for the purpose of making a profit
a for-profit company/venture
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
for-prof·it
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not-for-prof|it — «NOT fuhr PROF iht», adjective. U.S. not organized to make profit; nonprofit: »The New York Landmarks Conservancy [is] a not for profit organization that preserves and reuses buildings of architectural and/or historical significance (New Yorker) … Useful english dictionary
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prof|it — «PROF iht», noun, verb. –n. 1. Often, profits. the gain from a business; what is left when the cost of goods and of carrying on the business is subtracted from the amount of money taken in: »The profits in this business are not large. SYNONYM(S) … Useful english dictionary
prof|a|na|tion — «PROF uh NAY shuhn», noun. the act of showing contempt or disregard toward something holy; treatment of something sacred as it should not be treated: »Reverence forbids quotation, for the profanation of divine names and ideas becomes revolting… … Useful english dictionary
prof|fer — «PROF uhr», verb, noun. –v.t. to offer for acceptance; present; tender: »We proffered regrets at having to leave so early. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under offer. (Cf. ↑offer) –n. an offer made: »Her proffer of advice was accepted. Hoping that the… … Useful english dictionary
prof|it|eer — «PROF uh TIHR», noun, verb. –n. a person who makes an unfair profit by charging excessive prices for scarce goods: »Profiteers made much money in World War I. –v.i. to seek or make such unfair profits. ╂[< profit + eer] … Useful english dictionary
prof — ☆ prof1 [präf ] n. Informal short for PROFESSOR prof2 abbrev. professional … English World dictionary
Prof. — [[t]prɒ̱f[/t]] Profs also prof. 1) N TITLE Prof. is a written abbreviation for Professor. ...Prof. Richard Joyner of Liverpool University. 2) N COUNT People sometimes refer to a professor as a prof. [INFORMAL] Write a note to my prof and tell him … English dictionary
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