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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Your net worth matters less than your monthly cash flow and your freedom to choose what's next.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The longstanding content co-financier and co-producer is suffering cash flow issues, multiple sources told Variety, forcing the shop into bad standing with the Writers Guild of America and inspiring whispers about its viability in show business.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
Wren says the ad agency has long been committed to using its free cash flow on acquisitions, and defending their dividends.
—Kerry Flynn, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
There may be periods in which the dividend payment exceeds free cash flow.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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Jodie Cook, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The longstanding content co-financier and co-producer is suffering cash flow issues, multiple sources told Variety, forcing the shop into bad standing with the Writers Guild of America and inspiring whispers about its viability in show business.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
Wren says the ad agency has long been committed to using its free cash flow on acquisitions, and defending their dividends.
—Kerry Flynn, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
There may be periods in which the dividend payment exceeds free cash flow.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 7 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 21 Dec. 2024.
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