turnover

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Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • The company had an annual turnover of $500,000.
2 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • High staff-turnover can lead to low morale amongst employees
3 Definition

A semicircular pastry made by turning one half of a circular crust over the other, enclosing the filling (usually fruit).

Example Sentences
  • They only served me one apple turnover for breakfast.
4 Definition

A loss of possession of the ball without scoring.

Example Sentences
  • The Nimrods committed another dismaying turnover en route to another humiliating loss.
5 Definition

A measure of leg speed: the frequency with which one takes strides when running, typically given in strides per minute.

6 Definition

The act or result of overturning something; an upset.

Example Sentences
  • a bad turnover in a carriage
7 Definition

An apprentice, in any trade, who is handed over from one master to another to complete his time.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • a turnover collar