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Discover LudwigThe word "break-even" is correct and commonly used in written English
It is typically used in business and finance contexts to refer to the point at which revenues equal expenses and there is no profit or loss. Example: "We need to sell at least 100 units to reach break-even and start making a profit."
Dictionary
break-even
noun
The level of revenues sufficient to cover costs.
synonyms
Exact(30)
Break-even points are falling.
has almost reached the break-even point.
It's almost a break-even decision.
Calculating Your Break-Even Point.
Highlight the break-even point.
We don't look at break-even".
Similar(30)
He didn't break even.
I hardly break even.
Why break even?
We break even.
It, too, has still to break even.
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