Pronunciation: /rɪˈsivəbəl/
noun an amount of money owed to a person or organization for goods or services provided
A1 The company's accounts receivable increased last quarter.
A2 She is responsible for managing the receivables for the business.
B1 The finance department is working to collect outstanding receivables.
B2 The company offers a discount for early payment of receivables.
C1 The receivables turnover ratio is an important metric for analyzing financial health.
C2 The company implemented a new system to streamline the receivables process.
adjective able to be received or collected, especially in terms of money
A1 The company has many receivable invoices from customers.
A2 She reviewed the list of accounts receivable to ensure accuracy.
B1 The accounts receivable department is responsible for collecting payments.
B2 The company's receivable balance has decreased significantly this quarter.
C1 The controller is analyzing the aging of accounts receivable to identify any potential issues.
C2 The CFO presented a detailed report on the company's accounts receivable turnover ratio.
formal The company recorded the accounts receivable on its balance sheet.
informal I have a few outstanding receivables that need to be collected.
slang I'm waiting on some cash from my clients, got some receivables coming in.
figurative Patience is a virtue, like waiting for receivables to be paid in full.
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