operating cycle

noun

The business cycle from startup of operations to the profit; from obtaining the raw material, through designing and production, to the distribution and profits.

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Meanings

nounoperating cycle (plural operating cycles)

plural operating cycles

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