balance sheet

noun

: a statement of financial condition at a given date

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Warsh’s theory of the case is built in part on his long-standing criticism of the Fed’s massive balance sheet. Matt Egan, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026 Warsh is also expected to try to shrink the Fed’s balance sheet and overhaul its economic models, per Bloomberg. Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 31 Jan. 2026 That includes linking rate cuts to a smaller balance sheet, working with the Treasury Department on debt management, and giving markets less forward guidance. Jason Ma, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026 The company carries no debt, highlighting a solid balance sheet. Sasirekha Subramanian, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for balance sheet

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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 7 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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