Trial balance

/ˈtraɪ(ə)l ˌbæləns/

/traɪəl ˈbæləns/

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Other forms: trial balances

Definitions of trial balance

noun
a balance of debits and credits in double-entry bookkeeping; drawn up to test their equality

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equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account

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