current assets

plural noun

: assets of a short-term nature that are readily convertible to cash

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While bankruptcy often allows a debtor to wipe out debts or legal judgments, Jones will continue to owe the families even after his current assets are gone. —

Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 14 June 2024 And Its Role In Business Growth At its core, working capital represents the difference between a company’s current assets and liabilities. —

Marek Niedzwiedz, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Working Capital The most effective definition of working capital = current assets (excluding cash and investments) – current liabilities (excluding debt). —

Vipul Bansal, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024 And if Brooklyn can pull it off, whether by flipping current assets, sending out cash considerations or other means, Marks said the team would likely take the best player available on its draft board. —

C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for current assets

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of current assets was circa 1909

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“Current assets.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/current%20assets. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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