financial year

noun

British
: a 12-month period used by a government, business, or organization to calculate how much money is being earned, spent, etc. : (US) fiscal year

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This is set to become her worst financial year since becoming a cheesemaker nine years ago. Vivian Song, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026 This is a company that reported more than $15bn in revenue in the last financial year. Matt Slater, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 In the financial year ending March, profits of Nifty 50 companies rose by an average of 12%, while those for Nifty Midcap 150 grew by 44%. Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 Cinemas are on course for their best financial year since before the coronavirus pandemic, powered by large-scale hits such as The Odyssey and surprise small-budget smashes, particularly Obsession and Backrooms. David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for financial year

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“Financial year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financial%20year. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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