accrual
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1ac·cru·al

noun \ə-ˈkrü-əl\

Definition of ACCRUAL

1
: the action or process of accruing
2
: something that accrues or has accrued

Examples of ACCRUAL

  1. <had an accrual of $100 through interest on my savings account last year>

First Known Use of ACCRUAL

1880

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

Rhymes with ACCRUAL

2accrual

adjective

Definition of ACCRUAL

: relating to or being a method of accounting that recognizes income when earned and expenses when incurred regardless of when cash is received or disbursed — compare cash

First Known Use of ACCRUAL

1917

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

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