C2nounbusinessmoney
US/ˌprɑː.fɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/
UK/ˌprɒf.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/
the ability of a business to make a profit, or how much profit it makes
In context
The airline returned to profitability after three years of losses.
Rising costs have hurt the profitability of small coffee farms.
The new manager focused on long-term profitability rather than quick sales.
Words that go with profitability
noun + preposition
- return to profitabilitystart making a profit againThe airline expects a return to profitability next year.
verb + noun
- improve profitabilitymake a business earn more profitCutting waste helped the factory improve profitability.
- increase profitabilityraise how much profit a business makesNew software helped the shop increase profitability.
- affect profitabilitychange how much profit a business makesHigher shipping costs could affect profitability this year.