Differential revenue is the amount of income that would result from the best available alternative proposed use of cash.

Differential Revenue

The difference in revenue generated from two different business decisions or periods, used to analyze the financial impact of those decisions.

Alternative Proposed Use

A potential use of resources or assets under consideration as an option different from their current application.

Cash

Money in the form of bills or coins, used as a medium of exchange; in accounting, it often refers to assets that are readily available for use.