Bookkeeping
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈbʊkˌkiːpɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bookkeeping is a noun meaning (accounting) The skill or practice of keeping books or systematic records of financial transactions, e.g. income and expenses.
Meaning
(accounting) The skill or practice of keeping books or systematic records of financial transactions, e.g. income and expenses.
More Meanings
- (computing) General tasks for maintaining a system.
- present participle and gerund of bookkeep
Word Forms
- bookkeepings
- book-keeping
- book keeping
Synonyms for bookkeeping
Depending on context, synonyms include housekeeping, clerking.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include clerking, accounting, accountancy, recordkeeping, accountant, books.
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