Takings/ˈteɪkɪŋz/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Business Context Often used in retail and entertainment to discuss revenue. The takings at the cinema peak during blockbuster releases. Pro Tip 2/3Timeframe Specific Takings can be prefixed with a period to indicate earnings within that time. Monthly takings help us estimate the store's performance. Pro Tip 3/3Fluctuation Awareness Takings can go up or down; it reflects economic activity. Poor weather affected foot traffic and our takings declined.