English · Word Candidate

turnover

/ˈtɝnoʊvɚ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: turnovers

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Meaning · English

The amount of money taken as sales transacted in a given period.

Noun

The company had an annual turnover of $500,000.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The frequency with which stock is replaced after being used or sold, workers leave and are replaced, a property changes hands, etc.

Noun

High staff-turnover can lead to low morale amongst employees.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Capable of being turned over; designed to be turned over.

Adjective

a turnover collar

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “turnover” mean?

The amount of money taken as sales transacted in a given period.

Is “turnover” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.