Proceeds

Definition

Proceeds typically refers to the money received from a particular event or activity.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /proʊˈsidz/
• Respelling: pro-SEEDZ (with "pro" as in "pro," and "SEEDZ" as in "seeds")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /prəˈsiːdz/
• Respelling: pruh-SEEDZ (with "pruh" as a less emphasized "pro," and "SEEDZ" as in "seeds")

In both dialects, "proceeds" is pronounced with the primary stress on the second syllable, "SEEDZ." The pronunciation remains consistent across both American and British English, clearly articulating the word with emphasis on the "SEEDZ" part.

Etymology

The term "proceeds" comes from the verb "proceed," which derives from the Latin "procedere," meaning "to go forward." In a financial or business context, it reflects the idea of revenue or income "coming forward" from a transaction, event, or activity.

Derivatives

• Unproceeded
• Proceeder
• Re-proceeds
• Gross proceeds
• Net proceeds

Synonyms

• Revenue
• Earnings
• Income

Antonyms

• Expenditures
• Outgoings
• Costs

Usage

"Proceeds" is commonly employed in financial, legal, and business contexts to describe the money derived from an event, activity, or transaction, such as the sale of goods, assets, or a fundraising effort.

Related Terms

• Proceed
• Procedural
• Proceeding

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Money Obtained: Money obtained from an event or activity, often specifically referring to the total or gross revenue before any deductions.
• Example: The proceeds from the charity auction were donated to the local hospital.

• Result of Selling Assets: The money made by selling assets, especially in the context of investments or property sales.
• Example: The family decided to invest the proceeds from the sale of their grandparents' house.