sufficiency

Definition

Having just enough—that magical sweet spot between broke and drowning in surplus. In finance, it's what your CFO promises during budget cuts and what never quite materializes.

Example Usage

We achieved cash sufficiency this quarter to avoid additional debt financing.

Source: Financial management terminology

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