receivables

plural noun

re·ceiv·ables ri-ˈsē-və-bəlz

: amounts of money receivable

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Invoice finance manages this by converting existing receivables into early funds without creating new debt. — Andreas Schweitzer, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 In a second-quarter report, the company reported growth in revenue and other income for credit cards and private-label credit receivables during the first six months of 2026. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026 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 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 See All Example Sentences for receivables

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1863, in the meaning defined above

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receivables

plural noun

re·ceiv·ables ri-ˈsē-və-bəlz

: amounts of money receivable

receivables

plural noun

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