inflow

American  

[in-floh] / ˈɪnˌfloʊ /

noun

1. something that flows in; influx.

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inflow British  

/ ˈɪnˌfləʊ /

noun

1. something, such as a liquid or gas, that flows in

2. the amount or rate of flowing in

3. Also called: inflowing.  the act of flowing in; influx

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Etymology

Origin of inflow

First recorded in 1645–55; in- ¹ + flow

Example Sentences

Funds that offer protection on the S&P 500 took in more than $10 billion in net inflows this year and now hold about $65.7 billion in total assets, according to FactSet.

From The Wall Street Journal

"When there's an inflow of goods, and active buying and selling, the commission drops significantly, sometimes down to as low as 20%. But when the crossings close, the rate rises."

From BBC

Nov. 25: Big inflows into healthcare are helping single stocks.

From Barron's

Nov. 25: Big inflows into healthcare are helping single stocks.

From Barron's

“Continuing inflows of skilled immigrants also give the country a great advantage. No other population on the planet is better placed to translate population potential into national power.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• arrival
• incursion
• introduction
• invasion