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Term: Rate of Return

Description:

Rate of Return refers to the gain or loss on an investment, expressed as a percentage of the original investment amount. It is a commonly used financial metric to evaluate the profitability and efficiency of an investment or business venture.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Possible Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun: The measure of gain or loss on an investment, stated as a percentage.
  2. Example Sentence: The rate of return on his stock portfolio was an impressive 15% last year.

  3. Noun: The overall profitability or effectiveness of an investment or business venture.
  4. Example Sentence: The company's rate of return on their new product was much lower than expected, leading to concerns among investors.

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