Meaning of the word FIFO in English

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FIFO

US /ˈfaɪ.foʊ/
UK /ˈfaɪ.foʊ/
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Abbreviation

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First-In, First-Out: a method of accounting in which assets purchased or acquired first are sold or used first. This method is often used for inventory valuation.

Example:
The company uses the FIFO method for its inventory management.
Under FIFO, the oldest inventory is expensed first.
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