Pronunciation: /jiːld/
noun the full amount of an agricultural or industrial product
A1 The farmer's yield of corn was very high this year.
A2 The yield of this crop is lower than expected.
B1 Investors are concerned about the yield of this stock.
B2 The yield from the new manufacturing process has exceeded our expectations.
C1 The yield of the bond portfolio has been steadily increasing.
C2 The yield on this investment is one of the highest in the market.
verb produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product)
A1 The farmer's crops yielded a bountiful harvest.
A2 The experiment yielded positive results.
B1 The negotiations yielded a mutually beneficial agreement.
B2 The new marketing strategy yielded a significant increase in sales.
C1 The research study yielded groundbreaking discoveries in the field of medicine.
C2 The investment in technology yielded exponential growth for the company.
formal The experimental data showed a high yield of the chemical reaction.
informal The recipe yielded a delicious cake.
slang I planted the seeds and they yielded some awesome veggies.
figurative His hard work and dedication yielded great results in his career.
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