balance sheet

noun

: a statement of financial condition at a given date

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The deal was done, officials said, to solidify the corporate balance sheet, bolster standing with rating agencies and focus more intently Sempra’s utilities holdings — SDG&E, SoCalGas and Oncor. Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026 The auction winner, Paramount Skydance, covered the payment to Netflix, but Warner still must carry the obligation on its balance sheet in case the Paramount takeover falls apart. Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026 Confidence, conjured from vibes, was a democratizer that allowed scrappy misfits to put any corporate, or national, balance sheet in play, no matter how big or blue-chip. Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 6 May 2026 The current city controller’s website is a step in the right direction, giving everyday Angelenos access to the city’s checkbook, balance sheet and income statements. Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 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 10 May. 2026.

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balance sheet

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

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