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 'Gross Income'. 1. An individual's total personal income before taking taxes or deductions into account. 2. A company's revenue minus cost of goods sold.Also called  gross margin  and gross profit..Next Up.n individual's total personal income before taking taxes or deductions into account. 2. A company's revenue minus cost of goods sold. Also called  gross margin  and gross profit.. Next Up.