yield
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
Word in Context
Anna
walked
through
the
community
allotment
at
dawn
,
noting
the
neat
rows
and
the
quiet
industry
of
early
harvesters
.
She
inspected
a
bed
of
tomatoes
and
smiled
when
she
calculated
that
the
yield
this
season
would
cover
the
neighbourhood's
needs
for
several
weeks
.
Because
rainfall
had
been
erratic
,
she
had
adjusted
the
irrigation
schedule
to
optimise
moisture
without
encouraging
disease
.
Her
neighbours
relied
on
that
careful
management
,
so
she
kept
a
small
notebook
to
monitor
changes
and
record
marginal
improvements
.
By
comparing
notes
with
the
local
gardening
group
,
she
learned
which
varieties
were
most
resilient
and
likely
to
produce
a
robust
yield
next
year
.
At
midday
they
gathered
to
sort
the
produce
,
exchange
tips
and
discuss
plans
for
expanding
the
plot
responsibly
in
the
autumn
.
Common Phrases
agricultural yield
financial yield
yield on investment
Synonyms
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