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Added 10 October 2026

break-even

noun

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The level of revenues sufficient to cover costs.
We'll never reach break-even if our variable costs are higher than our selling price.

adjective

that is characterized by the level of revenues just sufficient to cover costs
The Altair 8800 computer was a break-even sale for MITS.

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