noun
General Slang
net-net
NET-NET · noun · slang
The bottom-line result after everything.
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The ultimate takeaway or final outcome once all factors are considered.
“Net-net, we come out ahead even with the extra cost.”
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net-net In A Sentence
Net-net, we come out ahead even with the extra cost.
Origin & Usage
Accounting-flavoured doubling of 'net'.
Variants
net net
People Also Ask
What does 'net-net' mean?
It's corporate shorthand for the ultimate bottom line, the final takeaway or outcome once all factors have been weighed up.
Where does the term come from?
It's an accounting-flavoured doubling of 'net', used to stress that you mean the very final, all-things-considered result.
How is it used in a sentence?
Usually to introduce a conclusion, e.g. 'Net-net, the deal makes sense despite the risks.'
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