1. noun /ˈprɒfət/
a) Total income or cash flow minus expenditures. The money or other benefit a non-governmental organization or individual receives in exchange for products and services sold at an advertised price.
Reading such an enlightening book on the subject was of much profit to his studies.
b) Benefit, positive result obtained.
2. verb /ˈprɒfət/
See Also: proficiency, proficient
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