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BREAKEVEN

(verb, noun, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Breakeven.

Breakeven - as a verb

To neither gain nor lose money.

Example: "After an entire night playing poker, he nearly broke even."

To stay the same; to neither advance nor regress.

Example: "It's a lot of work just to break even and keep the weeds down."

Breakeven - as a noun

The level of revenues sufficient to cover costs.

Example: "We'll never reach break-even if our variable costs are higher than our selling price."

Breakeven - as an adjective

That is characterized by the level of revenues just sufficient to cover costs

Example: "The altair 8800 computer was a break-even sale for mits."

Example Sentences

"The breakeven for this business is $500,000 per year."
"We need to calculate the breakeven point before making any decisions."
"The breakeven analysis showed that we need to sell at least 100 units to cover our costs."
"They are still struggling to reach the breakeven."
"The company is far from reaching its breakeven point."
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Word Game Points

Is BREAKEVEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, breakeven is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BREAKEVEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is BREAKEVEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, breakeven is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BREAKEVEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is BREAKEVEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, breakeven is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BREAKEVEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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