return on investment

noun

the amount of profit, before tax and after depreciation, from an investment made, usually expressed as a percentage of the original total cost invested. ROI

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An October report from the Oakland-based College Futures Foundation and HEA Group found that the “return on investment” of a college degree was also highest in computer science, engineering and healthcare.

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Mr Churches told me his return on investment from farming is "about 2 or 3%, which is nonsensical for the hours that you're doing".

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Not all renovations will boost your home’s value or provide much of a return on investment.

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The BDA said the scheme would provide a "very strong return on investment" and the government needed to "double down" to safeguard dental health.

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"They all have their hearts in the right place, but they’re being run by people who are looking for a return on investment."

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return on equity return on net assets

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