receivablere·ceiv·a·ble /rɪˈsiːvəbəl/ adjectiveadj [only after a noun]ACCOUNTING1due to be receivedPretax profit including net interest receivable was up 42%.
2accounts receivable especially American EnglishAmE money owed to a business by its clients and shown in its accounts as an assetSYN BrE receivables; debtorsThe company had more than $10 million in cash and $10 million in accounts receivable.
3note receivable a note relating to money that a company is owedIt said the estimated adjustments are for write-downs on the carrying value of its assets - primarily notes receivable.