turnover
|turn-o-ver|
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/ˈtɜrnˌoʊvər/
🇬🇧
/ˈtɜːnˌəʊvə/
exchange or replacement
Etymology
'turnover' originates from the combination of 'turn' and 'over', where 'turn' meant 'to rotate' and 'over' meant 'above or across'.
'turnover' evolved from the Old English 'turnian' and 'ofer', eventually becoming the modern English word 'turnover'.
Initially, it referred to the act of turning something over, but over time it evolved to include meanings related to business and pastries.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the amount of business done in a particular period, especially as measured by the amount of money received.
The company's annual turnover exceeded $1 million.
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Noun 2
the rate at which employees leave a workforce and are replaced.
The high turnover in the company is concerning.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40