🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

後入先出

Pronunciation / Transliteration: こうにゅうせんしゅつ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
LIFO/ˈlaɪ.foʊ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"LIFO方式は在庫管理において一般的です。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An inventory valuation method where the most recently produced items are the first to be used or sold.

    "In a LIFO inventory system, the latest stock is sold first, which can affect tax calculations."
  2. 2

    A method of data structure management in computing where the last element added is the first one to be removed.

    "The stack data structure operates on a LIFO principle, making it efficient for certain algorithms."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

LIFO is an acronym for 'Last In, First Out', a term used in accounting and inventory management. It originated in the mid-20th century as businesses sought efficient methods for managing stock and financial records.

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