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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Final Word On Financial Diversification For Small Business Owners The focus of this article has been on how to diversify financially as a small business owner while running the company. Kristin McKenna, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 In an interview with The Gaggle recently, Gov. Katie Hobbs commented on Arizona's ability to financially fill in the gaps. Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025 The removal of the player dress code isn’t one of the more financially impactful changes to the new CBA, but one players are happy with nonetheless. Jesse Granger, New York Times, 9 July 2025 The committee also previously dug into Promote Carmel, which was a nonprofit corporation financially propped up by the city, best known for supporting the now defunct All Things Carmel store on Main Street. Jake Allen, IndyStar, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for financially

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 12 Jul. 2025.

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