balance sheet

noun

: a statement of financial condition at a given date

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Cadence is careful with its balance sheet and debt. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026 Fed balance sheet Warsh is also likely to field questions at Tuesday's hearing about his support for shrinking the Federal Reserve's balance sheet, according to Wall Street analyst Adam Crisafulli of Vital Knowledge. Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 Lastly, the acquisition strengthens Capital One’s balance sheet, allowing for aggressive share repurchases in the future. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026 But even Apple’s missteps under Cook, which would be sizable for most companies, have barely affected the company’s balance sheet and record earnings. Steve Kopack, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for balance sheet

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1771, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Apr. 2026.

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balance sheet

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

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