: a machine or container that is used for burning garbage, waste, etc. a machine or container that is used for burning garbage, waste, etc.
Net is the final figure after you've taken expenses off. For instance net wages is wages after tax and other deductions. Net interest is after tax is taken off. Net profit is gross profit after overheads have been deducted.
Net income, also called net profit, reflects the amount of cash that remains after accounting for all expenses and income. Expenses that factor into the calculation of net income but not operating profit include payments on debts, interest on loans and one-time payments for unusual events such as lawsuits.