Yield definition

Yield, in general terms, is defined as the output from a process relative to a given input or time. For example, "With a 50% close ratio, if we increase our sales calls by 50%, it should yield a 25% increase in new contracts."

Yield, in financial terms, is defined as the percent annual return on an investment or a deposit. For example, the interest on a certificate of deposit may produce a 4.5% annual yield.