yield

noun C1

Meaning

Yield, as a noun, refers to the amount produced or generated by a particular process, often measured in quantitative terms, and is frequently used in contexts such as agriculture, finance, and resource management, where it denotes the return or output rel
💡 The term "yield" is often misused in casual contexts where "output" or "production" may be more appropriate; it carries a more technical connotation in academic and professional discourse.

Example Sentences

The annual yield of the investment exceeded all initial projections .
The bond's yield increased due to rising interest rates .
The crop yield increased significantly due to improved farming techniques .
The farm's annual yield of crops exceeded all previous records .

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