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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Building confidence through financial literacy – understanding cash flow, profit, and other financial terms is critical to making profitable business decisions. Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025 However, its free cash flow fell by 89 percent to just $146 million. Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2025 That was largely the case for every major financial metric, with the exception of cash flow results. Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 July 2025 In the broader venture capital and investment environment, cash flow has tightened, and less money is going to ideas on a napkin. Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 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 Jul. 2025.

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