first in, first out

A form of first in first out — A method of inventory accounting that values items withdrawn from inventory at the cost of the oldest item assumed to remain in inventory.

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Meanings

nounfirst in, first out (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of first in first out.
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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