fiscal year

noun

: an accounting period of 12 months

Examples of fiscal year in a Sentence

Sales were up in the last fiscal year. Our fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30.
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The latest monthly budget update on the national debt and its interest burden, shared on May 8, breaks down the government’s income and outgoings for the fiscal year so far, which began in October. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 11 May 2026 Since Lopez became the police chief, the city of Doral has reported a decline in crime, with overall crime decreasing by 12% in 2023 and down 32% year-to-date in fiscal year 2024, according to the city’s 2024-2025 budget. Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026 Hanging over the debate is the White House, which, in its budget request for fiscal 2027, asked for the Legacy Restoration Fund, which expired after the 2025 fiscal year, to be restored. Garrett Downs,gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 11 May 2026 At least 29 people have died nationally in ICE custody since October, marking the highest number of deaths in a single fiscal year since recordkeeping began, according to government data. Monique O. Madan, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fiscal year

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fiscal year was in 1843

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“Fiscal year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fiscal%20year. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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fiscal year

noun
: an accounting period of 12 months
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