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Breakeven Analysis

By Randy Duermyer, About.com

Definition: A report that shows the volume of revenue from sales that are needed to equal the total of fixed and variable costs. Typically includes a graph or chart.
Pronunciation: brake ee ven ah nal' eh sis
Also Known As: Breakeven
Examples:
To determine the point at which revenues equal costs, businesses perform breakeven analysis to see at what level of sales the company is no longer losing money.
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