fiscal
Say it: FIS-kul /ˈfɪskəl/ · adjective
What “fiscal” means
About government finances or a business's financial year.
More precisely: Relating to government revenue and spending, or to an organization's financial year.
Example: “Our fiscal year ends in March, so budgets are tight in February.”
When to use it
In formal finance discussions, especially when describing government budgets or the yearly period a business uses for its accounts.
Similar words
financial, budgetary
Where it comes from
From Latin fiscus, "basket, treasury."
Quick check
A company's accounting year runs from July to June, rather than January to December. What kind of year is it?
calendar or fiscal?
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fiscal
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