fiscal

/fiskəl/
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fiscal

The city council reviews the annual fiscal budget.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Relating to government revenue, especially taxes: "fiscal" primarily describes matters concerning public finance, particularly government income from taxation and its expenditure.
    • Relating to financial matters in a broad public or organizational context: It can also pertain to the financial operations and policies of any large organization, though it is most strongly associated with governmental finance.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • The government announced a new fiscal policy to stimulate the economy.
    • The company's fiscal year ends in March, not December.
    • Addressing the budget deficit requires difficult fiscal decisions.
Advanced Usage
  • "fiscal cliff": A situation where a set of previously enacted laws would simultaneously result in tax increases and spending cuts, potentially harming the economy.

    • The Congress negotiated to avoid going over the fiscal cliff.
  • "fiscal drag": A situation where inflation or income growth moves taxpayers into higher tax brackets, increasing government revenue without explicit tax rate changes.

    • Economists warned that fiscal drag could slow down consumer spending.
  • "fiscal stimulus": Government policy aimed at encouraging economic activity through increased spending or tax cuts.

    • The central bank's measures were complemented by a large fiscal stimulus package.
Variants and Related Words
  • Fiscally (adverb): In a way that relates to public revenue.

    • The project must be fiscally responsible.
  • Fiscalization (noun, less common): The process of bringing something under fiscal control or making it subject to taxation.

Synonyms
  • Financial: Pertaining to finance in a general sense (broader than "fiscal").
  • Monetary: Relating to money, especially the money supply, as controlled by a central bank (distinct from "fiscal," which relates to government taxation and spending).
  • Budgetary: Relating to a budget, which is a component of fiscal policy.
Related Phrases
  • Fiscal year (FY): A one-year period used for accounting and budget purposes by governments and businesses, which may not align with the calendar year.

    • The grant must be used within the current fiscal year.
  • Fiscal responsibility: The concept of managing public finances in a prudent, sustainable manner.

    • Voters were concerned about the candidate's record on fiscal responsibility.
  • Fiscal space: The capacity of a government to provide financial resources for public purposes without jeopardizing its fiscal sustainability.

    • The country has limited fiscal space for new social programs.
fiscal

The city council reviews the annual fiscal budget.

Adjective
  1. involving financial matters
    • fiscal responsibility