receivables

plural noun

re·​ceiv·​ables ri-ˈsē-və-bəlz How to pronounce receivables (audio)
: amounts of money receivable

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Securitization allows solar firms to bundle future payments such as Pay-go receivables and sell them to investors to raise capital. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 Connecting these disparate points into a symmetrical, compliant data lake capturing invoices, revenue, receivables and collections was our critical first step. — Gargi Ray, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 And the position manages allotments and the facilities’ budget, tracks expenditures, invoices, accounts payable and receivables, lease structures and lease management, and matters related to program needs. — Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026 In a more professional capacity, these tools also enable businesses to monitor cash flow, receivables, burn rate, and revenue forecasts in real time. — William Jones, Ascend Agency, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for receivables

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First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of receivables was in 1863

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receivables

plural noun
re·​ceiv·​ables ri-ˈsē-və-bəlz How to pronounce receivables (audio)
: amounts of money receivable
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