balancing the books

A form of balance the books — To add up all the debits and credits.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of balance the books
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“balancing the books.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/balancing%20the%20books. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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