What is the meaning of payable?

noun

  • A liability account showing how much is owed for goods and services purchased on credit.
    • usage: "the problem was to match receivables and payables in the same currency"

adjective

  • Subject to or requiring payment especially as specified.
    • usage: "a collectible bill"; "a note payable on demand"; "a check payable to John Doe"
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