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operating cash flow

The cash a company's main business really brings in, not just the profit written on paper.

The fuller meaning

Cash generated by a company's core operations, from the cash flow statement. It can differ sharply from reported profit; subtracting spending on equipment and buildings gives free cash flow.

operating cash flow.

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