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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Thus, free cash flow provides a good measure of the money accruing to shareholders as owners.
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Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Deliveries would potentially add $1.7 billion in post-tax profits, analysts said, a roughly 13% move up in cash flow estimates for 2029.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 27 June 2025
Alcon acquired the Village Roadshow library, derivative rights, and cash flow with their bid.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 June 2025
Windfall Advisors teaches clients how to build and understand the importance of emergency funds, manage cash flow effectively, and set long-term goals like retirement planning or charitable giving.
—Georgette Virgo, USA Today, 19 June 2025
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Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Deliveries would potentially add $1.7 billion in post-tax profits, analysts said, a roughly 13% move up in cash flow estimates for 2029.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 27 June 2025
Alcon acquired the Village Roadshow library, derivative rights, and cash flow with their bid.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 June 2025
Windfall Advisors teaches clients how to build and understand the importance of emergency funds, manage cash flow effectively, and set long-term goals like retirement planning or charitable giving.
—Georgette Virgo, USA Today, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for cash flow
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“Cash flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cash%20flow. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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