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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Studies have shown that companies with diverse leadership teams are more likely to outperform their counterparts financially, with diversity driving innovation and better decision-making. Jason Wingard, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025 Amid all of this, the companies that find ways to make climate action financially advantageous may not only weather this storm but emerge positioned for long-term success in a world where both climate impacts and climate solutions continue to reshape markets. Justin Worland, Time, 4 Apr. 2025 You’re financially disciplined and don’t need quick wins to stay focused. Christina Majaski, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025 This is relevant for two main reasons: for Isak’s desire to play at the highest level, which exists even if not expressed vocally so far, and for Newcastle’s ability, financially, to resist astronomical offers. Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Apr. 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 13 Apr. 2025.

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