BusinessAugust 1, 2026

runrate

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Definition

An extrapolation of current financial results or performance metrics over a full year or future period, assuming current trends continue.

Etymology

Derived from the phrase 'running rate,' which emerged in business contexts to describe the velocity or speed at which a company is operating or generating metrics at a specific moment in time.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the annualized financial pace of the company's AI-related revenue, highlighting that this specific segment is gaining significant traction.

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