cash flow

noun

1
: a measure of an organization's liquidity that usually consists of net income after taxes plus noncash charges against income
2
: a flow of cash
especially : one that provides solvency

Examples of cash flow in a Sentence

We were able to maintain a steady cash flow. The company is looking at new ways to generate cash flow.
Recent Examples on the Web In January, the company reported Q4 revenue of $32 billion, up 2.2% year over year, and full-year free cash flow of $16.8 billion, exceeding guidance and $2.6 billion higher than a year earlier. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 Mar. 2024 In an industry that runs on relationships with talent, the decision from WBD execs, whose bonuses are tied to free cash flow and debt reduction, alienated some creators. Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2024 The audit noted Northland had to substantially increase its long-term debt and take out loans because of cash flow problems. Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2024 In January 2022, the Federation for Small Businesses warned that 400,000 small firms were threatened by cash flow problems related to late payments from customers. Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 12 Mar. 2024 Deployed by 2,500 clients, the tool predicts cash flows, signaling AI's growing influence in banking productivity. Detroit Free Press, 9 Mar. 2024 But the uncertain Western cash flow to Ukraine has forced a broad belt-tightening, even as Russia’s invasion grinds into its third year and Russian forces go on the offensive. Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Mar. 2024 High-interest credit card balances and lines of credit impede wealth building by draining cash flow. Michael Cannivet, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Those channels provide steady cash flow that has allowed Up Entertainment to grow. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 4 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of cash flow was in 1954

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“Cash flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cash%20flow. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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