Receivable
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Receivable is an adjective meaning Capable of being received, especially of a debt, from the perspective of the creditor.
Meaning
Capable of being received, especially of a debt, from the perspective of the creditor.
More Meanings
- A debt owed, usually to a business, from the perspective of that business.
- (specifically) A debt arising from a sale on account or on credit.
Example Sentences
One man's receivable is another man's payable.
Word Forms
- receiveable
- receivables
Synonyms for receivable
Depending on context, synonyms include owed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include owed, debt, borrowing, indebtedness, debtor, indebted.
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