cash flow

noun

1
: a measure of an organization's liquidity that usually consists of net income after taxes plus noncash charges against income
2
: a flow of cash
especially : one that provides solvency

Examples of cash flow in a Sentence

We were able to maintain a steady cash flow. The company is looking at new ways to generate cash flow.
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The short-term mindset is more prevalent among businesses facing cash flow issues or rapid decline. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 24 May 2025 In other words, more of that top line growth that Nvidia gets - makes its way to free cash flow! Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 The financing structure addresses familiar pain points in cross-border production, offering development funding, production investment, gap financing and cash flow loans. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2025 More money coming in than going out is positive cash flow, and a key indicator of business strength and growth potential. Asli Pelit, New York Times, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for cash flow

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of cash flow was in 1954

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“Cash flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cash%20flow. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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