Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

balance the books

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.61 in modern English

Syllables
bal-ance the -books
IPA
28
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
3
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To add up all the debits and credits.

verb

To put or keep any closed or conservative system or its analysis in balance.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

Phrases

settle up settle accounts trial balance

Frequently Paired Words

payback settle up settle accounts trial balance

Questions

What does balance the books mean?
To add up all the debits and credits.

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