receivables

plural noun

re·​ceiv·​ables ri-ˈsē-və-bəlz How to pronounce receivables (audio)
: amounts of money receivable

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And the position manages allotments and the facilities’ budget, tracks expenditures, invoices, accounts payable and receivables, lease structures and lease management, and matters related to program needs. Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026 The firm provides first- and third-party receivables management, back-office business process outsourcing, revenue cycle support, consulting, and credit reporting across sectors, including healthcare, utilities, insurance, government, and commercial enterprises, just to name a few. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 2 Mar. 2026 In a more professional capacity, these tools also enable businesses to monitor cash flow, receivables, burn rate, and revenue forecasts in real time. William Jones, Ascend Agency, 7 Feb. 2026 In bankruptcy filings and lender statements, some lenders say the company may have pledged the same receivables to different lenders. Robert Frank, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for receivables

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First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of receivables was in 1863

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“Receivables.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/receivables. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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receivables

plural noun
re·​ceiv·​ables ri-ˈsē-və-bəlz How to pronounce receivables (audio)
: amounts of money receivable
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