fiscal
gb/fˈɪskəl/ us/fˈɪskəl/
B2
English
~ 3300
költségvetési, fiskális, államháztartási, pénzügyi
B2
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
[fiscal] [noun]
The government announced new fiscal measures to reduce the deficit.
A kormány új költségvetési intézkedéseket jelentett be a hiány csökkentésére.
Fiscal policy can influence economic growth.
A költségvetési politika hatással lehet a gazdasági növekedésre.
The report analyzes the country's fiscal health over the past decade.
Fiscal responsibility is a key part of good governance.
The committee reviewed the fiscal budget for next year.
Learner examples
The city has a fiscal plan for schools.
A városnak van költségvetési terve az iskolákra.
Fiscal policy affects taxes.
A költségvetési politika hatással van az adókra.
Our country has a fiscal problem.
The fiscal budget is big this year.
Fiscal rules help control spending.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fiscal' with 'financial'; 'fiscal' usually refers to government or public sector money matters.
Meaning
related to government money matters
Collocations
fiscal policy
|fiscal year
|fiscal deficit
|fiscal responsibility
|fiscal measures
Synonyms
financial (Broader term for anything related to money; not limited to public or government finances.)
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budgetary (Specifically related to budgeting processes or allocations.)
Antonyms
nonfinancial (Not related to money or finance.)
Themes
business
|government
|economics
|finance
|politics
|law
Definition
About money that the government earns and spends.
Relating to government revenue, expenditure, and debt, especially taxation and budgeting.
B2
FORMAL
2
pénzügyi
B1
Usage pattern:
[fiscal] [noun]
The company's fiscal health improved after restructuring.
A vállalat pénzügyi helyzete javult az átszervezés után.
Strong fiscal management is essential for small businesses.
Az erős pénzügyi irányítás elengedhetetlen a kisvállalkozások számára.
The board discussed the fiscal report for the quarter.
Learner examples
The shop has good fiscal planning.
A boltnak jó a pénzügyi tervezése.
We read the fiscal report at work.
Elolvastuk a pénzügyi jelentést a munkahelyünkön.
Fiscal health is important for a company.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'fiscal' for personal finances; it is more common in formal contexts for business or institutions.
Meaning
related to money matters generally
Collocations
fiscal management
|fiscal report
|fiscal health
Synonyms
monetary (Pertains to money or currency in general; used more in economics.)
Antonyms
nonmonetary (Not involving money or currency.)
Themes
business
|economics
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definition
About money and how it is managed, not only by the government.
Relating to monetary matters, especially in business or organizations, not limited to government finances.
Grammar
Dictionary form
fiscal
IPA
GB/fˈɪskəl/
US/fˈɪskəl/
Syllables & stress
fisc - al (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (fisc)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: fiscal
Word family
Core family
fiscally
adverb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
non-fiscal
adjective
Expressions
fiscal policy
1/fˈɪskəl pˈɑlɪsi/
fixed phrase
technical
government tax and spending policy
The way a government uses taxes and spending to help control the economy.
Examples
- Fiscal policy can be used to fight inflation.
- The president promised changes in fiscal policy to boost growth.
fiscal responsibility
1/fˈɪskəl ɹispˌɑnsɪbˈɪləti/
fixed phrase
formal
careful and responsible money management
Being careful with money and not spending too much, especially in government or business.
Examples
- The mayor stressed the importance of fiscal responsibility.
- Fiscal responsibility helps maintain economic stability.
fiscal year
1/fˈɪskəl jˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
12-month financial reporting period
A 12-month period that companies or governments use to plan and report their money, which may not be the same as the calendar year.
Examples
- Our fiscal year ends in March.
- The company posted record profits for the last fiscal year.