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sundry
This term describes a collection of items that lack a unifying theme or specific category, evoking a sense of randomness and variety. It is frequently used to describe a haphazard assortment of small objects or tasks that are too minor to be listed individually. In a professional or financial context, it functions as a catch-all term for miscellaneous costs. When used as a noun in accounting, it is treated as an uncountable mass of varied expenses, typically appearing as a single line item on a ledger.
Meanings
Of various kinds; several different types of things that are not grouped together by a specific common characteristic.
"She spent the afternoon running various sundry errands around town."
Numerous in number but not specifically identified or categorized.
"The box contained sundry items from the attic, including old postcards and rusted keys."
Various items not important enough to be mentioned individually, often used in accounting as a category for miscellaneous expenses.
"The company's balance sheet listed a small amount under sundry."