What does not-for-profit mean?
Not-for-profit means (of a company or organization) Providing goods or services, but not for the purpose of making a profit..
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(of a company or organization) Providing goods or services, but not for the purpose of making a profit..
For-profit capitalism has created social and economic inequality; successful not-for-profit businesses including Mozilla and the Big Issue point to an alternative path[.]
Formerly ^([sic – meaning Formally]) known as the Rail Safety and Standards Board, the not-for-profit organisation's remit includes managing and developing Railway Group Standards on behalf of the rail industry, leading the development of long-term safety strategy, and supporting cross-industry groups that address major areas of safety risk.
Use not-for-profit when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Not-for-profit means (of a company or organization) Providing goods or services, but not for the purpose of making a profit..
Common synonyms include non-profit, non-profit-making, NFP, NFPO.
Possible antonyms include for-profit.
For-profit capitalism has created social and economic inequality; successful not-for-profit businesses including Mozilla and the Big Issue point to an alternative path[.]
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