Meaning
Proceeds refer to the total amount of money or benefits that are generated from a particular event, transaction, or investment, often after deducting any associated costs or expenses; it is frequently used in legal, financial, and business contexts to den
💡 While "proceeds" typically implies a financial context, it is important to clarify that it can also encompass non-monetary benefits in specific scenarios, such as proceeds from a charitable event that may include community goodwill.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
Saturday
morning
the
small
town
square
filled
with
neighbours
selling
coffee
and
homemade
cakes
for
the
community
fair
.
A
volunteer
committee
had
organised
the
stalls
carefully
,
keeping
costs
low
so
that
the
proceeds
could
be
allocated
to
the
public
library's
refurbishment
.
People
chatted
quietly
while
sampling
treats
,
and
a
local
musician
played
soft
jazz
to
create
a
warm
atmosphere
.
By
midday
the
organisers
were
already
counting
donations
and
discussing
how
to
distribute
any
surplus
transparently
.
They
agreed
to
publish
a
simple
accounting
summary
online
so
contributors
would
see
exactly
how
their
support
had
been
used
.
Common Phrases
net proceeds
proceeds from sales
charitable proceeds
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