1. : the total of all revenue or receipts usually for a given period except receipts or returns of capital
2. : all income derived from any source except for items specifically excluded by law and deductions of certain outlays (as cost of goods sold or expenses in connection with rental income)
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Accounting. total revenue received before any deductions or allowances, as for rent, cost of goods sold, taxes, etc. Also called gross revenue.
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gross income,
the total income from all sources before deductions have been made.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.