Definition of in the black

in the black    

adjective

• having more assets than debits.

  When I pay off my student loans at the end of this month, I'm officially in the black!

  Last edited on Aug 16 2015. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 16 2015.

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• See also in the red.

  Last edited on Aug 16 2015. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 16 2015.

origin

• In accounting, non-negative amounts are written in black.

  Last edited on Aug 16 2015. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 16 2015.

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barge in on	Definitions include: See barge in.
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