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books

n.
US //ˈbʊks// UK //bˈʊks// books
  1. 1 financial records (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Technical Law

    the formal records of the money a business spends and receives.

    the financial records of a business or organisation. Often used in the phrase 'cook the books' to imply fraud.

    Example

    The accountant spent all afternoon checking the company's books for errors.

    Example

    The independent auditor was called in to examine the books after several discrepancies were noted in the quarterly tax filings.

    Usage

    Usually plural in this sense.

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