single entry

noun

Definition of single entry

: a method of bookkeeping that recognizes only one side of a business transaction and usually consists only of a record of cash and personal accounts with debtors and creditors

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Books that were published as a series counted as a single entry. — Lynn Elber, The Seattle Times, "‘Mockingbird’ chosen as America’s best-loved novel in vote," 24 Oct. 2018 But the list, starting back in 1990 and including a single entry per year through 2018, is a treasure trove of garden recommendations. — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, "Gardeners can go from OK to superb with the help of these websites," 6 July 2018 Even Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School had a single entry point for the public, but the school’s security staff had opened side gates early so students could get to their cars when school let out. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Schools tighten up to keep intruders out," 5 July 2018 Many buildings now are designed with a single entry point but many more optional exits. — Eric Levenson, CNN, "Texas official blames school shooting on too many exits and entrances," 19 May 2018 Every single entry is desperate, tired, and brimming with nerves. — Bridget Malcolm, Teen Vogue, "Bridget Malcolm Opened Up About Dealing With Anxiety and Panic Attacks," 14 Apr. 2018 Those efforts include limiting visitors to a single entry point, providing a minimum of one school resource officer at every campus, and conducting risk assessments for all district schools by the beginning of the next school year. — Dakin Andone, CNN, "Marjory Stoneman Douglas will require students to carry only clear backpacks," 22 Mar. 2018 Runcie's letter says every public school in the county will be reduced to a single entry for visitors by the start of 2019. — Curt Anderson, chicagotribune.com, "2nd high bond set in Florida high school-related case," 21 Mar. 2018 During school hours, Stoneman Douglas High School has a single entry point, Reuters reported last week. — Greg Toppo, USA TODAY, "How secure are our schools? Since Columbine they are locked tightly, research shows," 27 Feb. 2018

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