| Main Entry: | hidden reserve2 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | capabilities beyond those normally available to someone |
| Main Entry: | hidden reserve |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | something kept in reserve and concealed, esp. not declared on a balance sheet or account |
| Example: | She has a hidden reserve of candy bars. |
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hidden reserve
- The amount by which a firm's net worth is understated. For example, overdepreciation results in assets and net worth being carried on the firm's financial statements at less than market value.
Wall Street Words: An A to Z Guide to Investment Terms by David L. Scott.
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