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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Now, with Mike and me at the other end of our careers, the space means everything to us, both emotionally and financially. Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024 But such moves are not always financially feasible. David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024 Think outside the box and strive to enforce a strategy that pays off emotionally and financially. Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024 By taking a holistic approach that considers the entire life cycle of a project—from acquisition to long-term community impact—developers can deliver results that are both financially rewarding and socially meaningful. Meyer Orbach, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 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 Nov. 2024.

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