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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While the company is losing money on a cash flow basis, there is more than sufficient cash to cover any losses.
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Chuck Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
One of the exhibits is a text exchange that appears to be between two of the women concerned about their cash flow and payments.
—Farnoush Amiri and Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
This means that if a business has a slow month, its repayment decreases, keeping cash flow healthy.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Tax cuts and deregulation could boost profitability and cash flow across the sector.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Chuck Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
One of the exhibits is a text exchange that appears to be between two of the women concerned about their cash flow and payments.
—Farnoush Amiri and Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
This means that if a business has a slow month, its repayment decreases, keeping cash flow healthy.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Tax cuts and deregulation could boost profitability and cash flow across the sector.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cash flow
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“Cash flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cash%20flow. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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