# earnout

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A formula by which the management of a company earns a share of the company's share capital by achieving results above pre-determined levels.

## Etymology
From earn + out.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/earnout