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Definition of breakeven

"breakeven" is probably misspelled. Trying break_even instead Definition of break_even

1. break_even [ v ] make neither profit nor loss

Used in print:

(Robert A. Futterman, The Future of Our Cities....)

In many cases that statement `` We break_even on our downtown operation and make money on our branches '' would be turned_around if the cost_analysis were recalculated on terms less prejudicial to the old store .

Synonyms break_even Related Terms lose profit

2. break_even [ v ] attain a level at which there is neither gain nor loss, as in business, gambling, or a competitive sport

Used in print:

(St. Louis Post-Dispatch,...)

Tonight at 8 o'clock the Cardinals , who gave the Pirates as much trouble as anyone did in 1960 , breaking_even with them , will get their first 1961 shot at baseball 's world champions .

Synonyms break_even Related Terms reach

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