cash-flow estimate
nounUK /ˈkæʃ fləʊ ˈestɪmət/
US /ˈkæʃ floʊ ˈestɪmət/
A cash-flow estimate is a guess about how much money will come in and go out.
The shop owner made a cash-flow estimate to see if she could afford new shelves.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A written plan showing expected money coming in and going out over a period.
The bank asked for a cash-flow estimate before lending the money.
3. A rough calculation of when money will be received and spent.
Our cash-flow estimate shows we will have enough to pay salaries in June.
4. A tool used by businesses to predict short-term financial needs.
The manager used a cash-flow estimate to plan for slower winter sales.