English Explanatory Dictionary

operating cycle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The business cycle from startup of operations to the profit; from obtaining the raw material, through designing and production, to the distribution and profits.
  2. The average time between purchasing or acquiring inventory and receiving cash proceeds from its sale.

Word forms

operating cycle operating cycles
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