last-in first-out

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

last–in first–out

adj

Definition of LAST-IN FIRST-OUT

: of, relating to, or being a method of inventory accounting that values stock on hand according to costs at the time of acquisition and not according to the cost of replacement

First Known Use of LAST-IN FIRST-OUT

1934

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