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.
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However, these companies may exhibit favorable revenue, earnings and free cash flow growth using a longer-term trendline that accounts for the fluctuations through the business cycle.
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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
There were no net cash flows from investing activities for the quarter.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 27 Dec. 2024
Sales have been a necessity and, where money has been spent, payments have often been deferred to aid cash flow.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
While the company is losing money on a cash flow basis, there is more than sufficient cash to cover any losses.
—Chuck Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
There were no net cash flows from investing activities for the quarter.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 27 Dec. 2024
Sales have been a necessity and, where money has been spent, payments have often been deferred to aid cash flow.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
While the company is losing money on a cash flow basis, there is more than sufficient cash to cover any losses.
—Chuck Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Cash flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cash%20flow. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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