Meaning of the word "accounts payable" in English

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accounts payable

US /əˌkaʊnts ˈpeɪəbl/
UK /əˌkaʊnts ˈpeɪəbl/
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Noun

1.

money owed by a business to its suppliers shown as a liability on a company's balance sheet

Example:
We need to process the accounts payable by the end of the week.
Managing accounts payable efficiently is crucial for cash flow.
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