Die Gewinnspanne
Example: Die Gewinnspanne in diesem Geschäft ist sehr hoch.
Definition
The term "die Gewinnspanne" refers to the profit margin in business, representing the difference between the cost of producing or purchasing goods and the selling price. It indicates how much profit a company makes from its sales, often expressed as a percentage.
Etymology
The German word "die Gewinnspanne" combines "Gewinn," meaning profit or gain, and "Spanne," meaning span or margin. Originally, "Spanne" referred to a measure of length, but in this context, it came to signify the range or difference in value, specifically the profit range in business transactions.
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"Die Gewinnspanne" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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