balance sheet

noun

: a statement of financial condition at a given date

Examples of balance sheet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web During an investor presentation, Ellison emphasized the need to make Paramount a talent-friendly place to create, and that stabilizing its balance sheet and installing fresh leadership will help with that. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 July 2024 At the same time, a combined entity, with a strong balance sheet, could bring greater opportunities to vendors and a willingness to test new vendors. Evan Clark, WWD, 4 July 2024 In addition, Skydance and its financial partners have agreed to provide a $1.5-billion cash infusion to help Paramount pay down some of its debt to improve its balance sheet. Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2024 Michael Barr, the Fed vice chair for supervision, attributed this to riskier balance sheets and higher expenses. Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for balance sheet 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1771, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of balance sheet was circa 1771

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“Balance sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balance%20sheet. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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balance sheet

noun
bal·​ance sheet
: a statement of financial condition at a given date

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