1. : the detention of a ship by the freighter beyond the time allowed for loading, unloading, or sailing.2. : a charge for detaining a ship, freight car, or truck.. : the detention of a ship by the freighter beyond the time allowed for loading, unloading, or sailing.
Gross margin is gross income divided by net sales, expressed as a percentage. It reveals how much a company earns taking into consideration the costs that it incurs for producing its products and/or services.
Definition of worth for Students. 1  1 : equal in value to The painting is worth thousands of dollars. 2  2 : having possessions or income equal to She is worth millions. 3  3 : deserving of This project is worth the effort.  4 : capable of I ran for all I was worth.