balance sheet

noun

: a statement of financial condition at a given date

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Although, given the decline in bond prices over the last few days, adding some gold to your balance sheet suddenly looks like a good idea. Diane Brady, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025 With second-quarter earnings in the rearview, American brands and retailers have now had a moment to take stock of the impact of ever-shifting tariff policies on their balance sheets and bottom lines. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025 Across the key pillars—Growth, Profitability, Financial Stability, and Downturn Resilience—United Therapeutics exhibits very strong operations and balance sheet health, leaving little cause for concern at present levels. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 But for many progressive allies, this fight comes down to balance sheets. Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for balance sheet

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1771, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of balance sheet was circa 1771

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“Balance sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balance%20sheet. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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balance sheet

noun
bal·​ance sheet
: a statement of financial condition at a given date

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