receivables

plural noun

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

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The main culprit appears to be the high bar presented by the YoY comparison, as industrial profits, sales, and receivables all increased on a month-over-month basis. Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 By the hearing’s end, the lawyers provided Russin with the following outlook: Wexford still wants a deal, but only one that will yield the airline’s inventory, accounts receivables and a flight certificate. David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025 Clients who need to finance payments should be able to do so easily—and those who wish to negotiate directly with the receivables team know exactly how to get in touch. Dean Kaplan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 The company saw robust demand for pawn loans, marking seven consecutive quarters of double-digit growth in same-store pawn receivables. Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 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 11 Jul. 2025.

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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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