ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Break-even

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Break-even is a noun meaning (business, management) The level of revenues sufficient to cover costs.

Meaning

(business, management) The level of revenues sufficient to cover costs.

More Meanings

  1. that is characterized by the level of revenues just sufficient to cover costs

Example Sentences

The Altair 8800 computer was a break-even sale for MITS.
We'll never reach break-even if our variable costs are higher than our selling price.
The British Transport Commission (BTC) was created to own not just the railways, but also London Underground, docks, inland waterways, and some road haulage activities. Its remit was to operate on a break-even basis, with sustained losses unacceptable.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include breakeven, profitability, profitable, balance, equilibrium, cost-effective.

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