cash-oriented
|cash-or-i-ent-ed|
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/kæʃ ˈɔːr.i.ɛn.tɪd/
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/kæʃ ˈɒr.i.ɛn.tɪd/
focused on cash
Etymology
'cash-oriented' originates from the English word 'cash' combined with the suffix '-oriented', which means 'focused on' or 'directed towards'.
The term 'cash' has been used in English since the 16th century, derived from the Old French 'casse', meaning 'money box'. The suffix '-oriented' has been used in English since the 20th century to denote focus or direction.
Initially, 'cash' referred to physical money, and 'oriented' meant directed towards. The combined term 'cash-oriented' has maintained its meaning of being focused on cash transactions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or primarily concerned with cash transactions or cash flow.
The company adopted a cash-oriented strategy to improve liquidity.
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Last updated: 2025/03/06 20:21