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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbʊkˌkiːpɪŋ/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

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bookkeeping (usually uncountable, plural bookkeepings)

  1. (accounting) The skill or practice of keeping books or systematic records of financial transactions, e.g. income and expenses.
    Synonyms: accounting, accountancy
  2. (computing) General tasks for maintaining a system.
    Synonym: housekeeping

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Verb

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bookkeeping

  1. present participle and gerund of bookkeep

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