financially

adverb

fi·​nan·​cial·​ly fə-ˈnan(t)-sh(ə-)lē How to pronounce financially (audio)
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: with respect to money : from a financial point of view
The company struggled financially for many years.
He has made some smart investments, so he's doing very well financially.
a financially stable organization
Someone who buys extensive liability insurance for his car may drive too fast because he feels financially protected.E. S. Browning
Even companies that are financially fit often don't feel like taking the risk of ramping up operations and hiring more workers.Barbara Kiviat

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Renters insurance ensures that tenants are financially prepared for unexpected events. Ryan Barone, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 This event aims to raise funds to financially support the shelters caring for animals impacted by disasters such as floods, fires, hurricanes, tornadoes and yes, wildfires. Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025 It’s been a challenging few years financially for the state’s public higher education institutions. Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2025 Getting the negative marks off a credit report can take years, making certain aspects of getting ahead financially more difficult. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for financially 

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of financially was in 1795

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“Financially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financially. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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