Cash

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Definition: Cash


Cash

Quick Summary of Cash


Cash on hand (such as money held in a cash box or a safe) and deposits in a bank that may be withdrawn on demand.



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What is the dictionary definition of Cash?

Dictionary Definition


  1. Money in the form of notes/bills and coins, as opposed to cheques/checks or electronic transactions.
  2. informal Money.
  3. Canada Cash register.

Full Definition of Cash


Cash consists of paper currency and coins. In the U.S. cash existed as coins until 1862, when the first federal paper money was issued in $5, $10 and $20 bills. This cash was freely convertible into gold until 1971 when the U.S. removed the link of its cash supply to gold deposits. Most of the world’s currency exists on hard drives in electronic bank accounts. Cash represents less than one-tenth of the total value of global currencies. Cash includes short-term investments that can be readily converted into cash. Checking accounts and money market accounts are considered cash. Negotiable money orders are also cash. On a balance sheet, there is a line item for cash and its equivalents. Cash equivalents are any assets that can be converted quickly into cash.


Synonyms For Cash


money, funds, dough, currency


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Cash are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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