Which defines earning?

Question

1. money obtained in return for labor or services.
2. spending money with the expectation of achieving a profit or material result.
3. development of skills and knowledge required for a particular job function or a trade.
4. the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.

Answer 1

The definition that corresponds to "earning" is:

1. money obtained in return for labor or services.

The other definitions are as follows:

2. refers to "investing," which is spending money with the expectation of achieving a profit or material result.
3. could be defined as "training," which is the development of skills and knowledge required for a particular job function or a trade.
4. is the definition of "education," the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.