working capital

noun

: capital actively turned over in or available for use in the course of business activity:
a
: the excess of current assets over current liabilities
b
: all capital of a business except that invested in capital assets

Examples of working capital in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As of March 31, 2024, cash balance of $21.2 million, borrowing availability under GEE Group's bank ABL credit facility was $8.2 million which remains undrawn and net working capital of $27.4 million. Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2024 As of March 31, 2024, the Company had working capital of $13.6 million, as compared to $13.5 million as of October 1, 2023. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for working capital 

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Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of working capital was in 1798

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“Working capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/working%20capital. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Legal Definition

working capital

see capital

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