purchasecapital
nounUK /ˈpɜːtʃɪs ˈkæpɪtl/
US /ˈpɜːrtʃɪs ˈkæpɪtl/
Money a business uses to buy the things it needs to make and sell its products.
The bakery used its purchase capital to buy a new oven and more flour.
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2. Money set aside to buy supplies or raw materials.
The factory saved purchase capital to stock up on steel before prices rose.
3. Funds used to acquire goods for resale rather than for long-term use.
The shop's purchase capital went toward new winter coats for the season.
4. The portion of a company's money reserved for buying equipment and materials.
They increased purchase capital after winning a big new contract.