The cash flow
Example: Cash flow tracks movement of money into and out of a business
Definition
"The cash flow" in finance refers to the total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, especially in terms of liquidity. It tracks how much cash is generated or spent during a specific period, indicating the financial health and operational efficiency of the business.
Etymology
The term "the cash flow" combines 'cash,' derived from the Latin 'capsa' meaning box or money chest, and 'flow,' from Old English 'flowan,' meaning to move along in a stream. The phrase vividly describes the movement of cash in and out of a business, much like water flowing through a channel.
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"The cash flow" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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