Word
fiscally
Phoneticsfis·cal·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɪskəɫi/
UK/fˈɪskəli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. relating to the way a government or organization manages its money. You use this to talk about spending, taxes, and budgets.
adv. relating to the management of public or private funds, particularly in the context of government finance and taxation.
Examples
“The city is fiscally responsible and avoids spending more than it earns.”
“The new policy aims to ensure that the country remains fiscally stable during the economic downturn.”
“While the proposal was popular with voters, critics argued that it would be fiscally unsustainable in the long term without significant cuts to other departments.”
Examples
simple
“The city is fiscally responsible and avoids spending more than it earns.”
contextual
“The new policy aims to ensure that the country remains fiscally stable during the economic downturn.”
complex
“While the proposal was popular with voters, critics argued that it would be fiscally unsustainable in the long term without significant cuts to other departments.”
Real-World Examples
“That’s a red flag that she’s fiscally irresponsible and holds taxpayers in utter disdain.” “The US's position as the world's largest economy and the dollar being the world's reserve currency gives the US a "much longer runway to fiscally misbehave" than other countries, El-Erian says.” Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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