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bookkeeping

[book-kee-ping]

book·keep·ing

[book-kee-ping]
noun
the work or skill of keeping account books or systematic records of money transactions (distinguished from accounting).

Origin:
1680–90; book + keeping

book·keep·er, noun

accounting, bookkeeping, finance(s).
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Bookkeeping is always a great word to know.
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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bookkeeping

noun
the activity of recording business transactions 
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