profit-first
|prof-it-first|
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/ˈprɑːfɪt fɜːrst/
🇬🇧
/ˈprɒfɪt fɜːst/
prioritizing profit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'profit-first' originates from the combination of 'profit,' meaning financial gain, and 'first,' indicating priority.
Historical Evolution
'Profit-first' evolved from the business practice of prioritizing financial gain over other factors.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'prioritizing financial gain,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
prioritizing profit above all other considerations in business decisions.
The company adopted a profit-first strategy to maximize shareholder returns.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41