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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Small businesses, on the other hand, can outsource financial management, including bookkeeping, cash flow analysis, and financial strategy.
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Entrepreneurs often leverage debt to finance expansion, purchase new equipment, or bridge short-term cash flow gaps.
—Gabriel Shahin, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Eligible restaurants will see pre-approved capital offers from Pipe that are customized based on the businesses' revenue and cash flow.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
After subtracting sales of regulatory credits that will soon fade, Tesla generated zero free cash flow in the past two quarters.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2025
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Entrepreneurs often leverage debt to finance expansion, purchase new equipment, or bridge short-term cash flow gaps.
—Gabriel Shahin, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Eligible restaurants will see pre-approved capital offers from Pipe that are customized based on the businesses' revenue and cash flow.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
After subtracting sales of regulatory credits that will soon fade, Tesla generated zero free cash flow in the past two quarters.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2025
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 13 Sep. 2025.
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