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
sniff out (someone or something) or sniff (someone or something) out
to locate someone or something
The police dog worked hard to sniff out the bank robber.