account receivable

noun

plural accounts receivable
: a balance due from a debtor on a current account

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However, the next significant opportunities lie in areas largely overlooked by investors, specifically accounts receivable (AR) automation and tailored financing solutions for digital-native businesses, according to Laura Kennedy, author of the recent CB Insights SMB fintech report. Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 Most are standard reports that correspond to the site's core functions, such as sales and customers, expenses and vendors, accounts receivable and payable, and sales tax. PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024 The study found that two key accounts receivable (AR) metrics—days sales outstanding (DSO) and AR-to-sales ratio—have improved dramatically among top SaaS providers. Dean Kaplan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 Automation reduces manual intervention, making accounts receivable (AR) workflows faster and more accurate. Carlos Vega, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for account receivable

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First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of account receivable was in 1812

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“Account receivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/account%20receivable. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

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account receivable

noun
account re·​ceiv·​able
-ri-ˈsē-və-bəl
plural accounts receivable
: a balance due from a debtor on a current account

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