baten

Definitions of baten
  1. noun
    the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
    synonyms: baat, gewin, nettobedrag, oogst, opbrengst, rendement, vrucht, winst, winstcijfer, winstcijfers
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    kantlijn, winstmarge, winstpercentage
    (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
    prijsopdrijving, prijsstijging, prijsverhoging
    the amount added to the cost to determine the asking price
    div., dividend, winstaandeel
    that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly
    stock, voorraad
    a supply of something available for future use
    reserve
    something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
    superdividend
    a dividend paid in addition to the regular dividend
  2. verb
    use to one's advantage
    synonyms: goeddoen, werken
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    aanwenden, bedienen, behandelen, bezigen, doorvoeren, gebruiken, hanteren, implementeren, introduceren, invoeren, nemen, omgaan, overgaan, overschakelen, pakken, toepassen, verwerken, wijden
    put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
  3. verb
    be of use to, be useful to
    synonyms: goeddoen, werken
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    gerieven, helpen, meehelpen, meewerken, pousseren, vooruithelpen
    give help or assistance; be of service
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