# fiscally

/ˈfɪskəɫi/ (US) · /fˈɪskəli/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fiscally
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

relating to the way a government or organization manages its money. You use this to talk about spending, taxes, and budgets.

For teachers: 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.

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