Meaning of the word takings in English

What does takings mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

takings

US /ˈteɪ.kɪŋz/
UK /ˈteɪ.kɪŋz/

Plural Noun

the total amount of money received by a business in a particular period

Example:
The restaurant's daily takings were higher than expected.
We need to increase our weekly takings to cover the new expenses.