| Definitions from the WebReceivablesDefinition:Receivables, in finance and accounting, refer to the amounts owed to a company by its customers or clients for goods or services provided. Senses:
  Noun - General: The total outstanding amounts owed to a company.Noun - Accounting: A current asset on a company's balance sheet that represents the right to receive payment from customers or clients. Usages:
  Managing and reducing the aging receivables is crucial for maintaining positive cash flow.The company's receivables portfolio has increased significantly this quarter.Accounting software can help track and monitor receivables more efficiently.Efficient credit control practices ensure prompt collection of receivables. |