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fiscal
/ˈfɪskəl/
The word "fiscal" is primarily used in formal contexts, such as news reports, government documents, and business meetings. You will rarely hear it in casual daily conversation. It is most commonly paired with words like "year," "policy," or "budget." For example, a "fiscal year" is the 12-month period used for calculating annual financial statements.
💬Trò chuyện
🎬Tuesday afternoon in the university library, Chloe is procrastinating on her macroeconomics reading.
Chloe Smith
I'm totally zoning out. What even is a fiscal year?
Fatima
Just the budget cycle, Chloe. Focus or we're gonna fail this.
💡
Chloe uses the phrasal verb 'zoning out' to describe her lack of focus. The conversation centers on the definition of a 'fiscal year' as part of their study session, highlighting Fatima's disciplined nature versus Chloe's struggle with academic terminology.
Ý nghĩa
adjective
Relating to government revenue, especially taxes, and public spending.
"The government is implementing new fiscal policies to combat inflation."