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.
Recent Examples on the Web Completing this strategic project demonstrates our success in leveraging in-house expertise to unlock value and facilitate meaningful cash flow generation. Miami Herald, 9 May 2024 The company now sees comparable revenue growing by as much as 12% this fiscal year, up from as much as 7%, and pretax free cash flow of as much as €1 billion ($1.1 billion), up from a negative €1 billion previously. Wilfried Eckl-Dorna, Fortune Europe, 8 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for cash flow 

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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 12 May. 2024.

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