solvency

noun

sol·​ven·​cy ˈsäl-vən(t)-sē How to pronounce solvency (audio)
ˈsȯl-
: the quality or state of being solvent

Examples of solvency in a Sentence

They reviewed financial records to measure the borrower's solvency.
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Misunderstandings about the nature of Social Security are a big reason the program’s solvency remains an ongoing problem, said Romina Boccia of the Cato Institute. Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 23 Nov. 2024 The Greenspan Commission on Social Security Reform was established to investigate the issues and deliver a solution that would extend its solvency well into the future—originally pinned at 2060, almost 80 years in the future. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 In August, the rating agency Fitch downgraded its outlook on the mortgage bond that includes Trump’s loan, citing its concerns about 40 Wall’s solvency as a major factor. Paula Aceves, Curbed, 31 Oct. 2024 The agency has not updated the analysis since, but this year’s Social Security trustees report noted that increasing average annual total net immigration by 100,000 persons improves the entitlement program’s solvency. Cnn.com, The Mercury News, 28 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for solvency 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1727, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of solvency was circa 1727

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“Solvency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solvency. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

solvency

noun
sol·​ven·​cy ˈsäl-vən-sē How to pronounce solvency (audio)
ˈsȯl-
: the quality or state of being solvent

Legal Definition

solvency

noun
sol·​ven·​cy ˈsäl-vən-sē How to pronounce solvency (audio)
: the quality or state of being solvent

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