net result

net result

The outcome after everything—good and bad—has been taken into account. I know we've had to make some unsavory choices to get here, but if the net result is a benefit to the world, then isn't that worth it in the end? Once you factor in income tax, offset by your business deductions, the net result should be a sizable chunk of money.

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net result

n. the final result after all the assets and liabilities have balanced out. I don’t care about the little things. What is the net result?

See also: net, result

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