balance sheet

noun

: a statement of financial condition at a given date

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Lower liabilities improve long-term fiscal sustainability, strengthen municipal balance sheets, and can positively influence credit quality. David Kornwitz, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2026 Management quality, balance sheet strength and production reliability can matter just as much as silver's price trends, though. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026 Investor Michael Burry, famous for betting against the US housing market, warned of a “death spiral� that could extend to company balance sheets exposed to the cryptocurrency. semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026 Did Jacob spot financial irregularities on the Tender balance sheet? Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026 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 20 Feb. 2026.

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balance sheet

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

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