n.
1.a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes
2.a system that provides quantitative information about finances
3.the occupation of maintaining and auditing records and preparing financial reports for a business
4.a bookkeeper's chronological list of related debits and credits of a business
5.a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance
Idiom of the Day
tie up (traffic)
to slow down traffic, to cause road traffic to stop
The accident tied up traffic for two hours last night.
