# receivable

/ɹɪˈsivəbəɫ/ (US) · /ɹɪsˈiːvəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/receivable
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

describing money that a company expects to receive from its customers in the future. It is often used in business to talk about amounts owed to the company.

For teachers: relating to an amount of money that is expected to be received from a debtor. Often used in financial contexts to describe accounts or balances owed to a business.

## Examples

- The company has a large receivable from its biggest client.
- The finance manager is responsible for tracking every receivable to ensure that invoices are paid on time.
- A significant portion of the firm's current assets consists of trade receivables, which represent the credit sales made to customers who have not yet settled their accounts.

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