
Year on year
Measurement of Change
Used to discuss changes in quantities or amounts compared to the previous year.
Her blog's readership has increased year on year.
Business Context
Often appears in financial or business reports to illustrate trends.
Our sales figures show a year on year growth of 15%.
Comparative Nature
Implies a direct comparison rather than a general statement about increase or decrease.
The production costs have gone down year on year.
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