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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Colleges shouldn't be financially penalized for pay gaps in the job market, Guillory said, or for labor challenges in other industries. Forbes, 3 Feb. 2025 Why allow this parasite to financially exploit the family? Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2025 The North Carolina firm also saw an advantage in charging daily rates, which financially rewards long-distance fliers, rather than monthly management fees charged by the larger players. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2025 The federal workforce backs Democrats both politically and financially. Matthew Continetti, National Review, 1 Feb. 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 16 Feb. 2025.

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