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fiscal

/ˈfɪskəl/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to the raising, managing, and spending of public funds.

    - "The fiscal year begins on July 1."
    - "Fiscal policy is used to manage the economy."
    - "The fiscal cliff refers to automatic tax increases and spending cuts."

Rhymes
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hysterical , historical , ritualical
Variants
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fiscal , fiscally , fiscals , fiscal year , fiscal years
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'fiscus' meaning 'public purse'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'fiscal' comes from the Latin word 'fiscus', which means 'public purse'.

  2. Fiscal policy can be used to stimulate the economy during a recession.

  3. The term 'fiscal cliff' was first used in the United States during the debt ceiling crisis in 2012.

  4. Fiscal years can begin on different months depending on the country or organization.


Related Concepts
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  1. Budget: A fiscal budget is a plan for spending and revenue in a given period.

  2. Fiscal policy: Fiscal policy is the use of government spending and taxation to influence the economy.

  3. Fiscal year: A fiscal year is a 12-month period used for accounting and budgeting purposes.


Culture
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The term 'fiscal' has been used extensively in political and economic contexts. It is often associated with budgets, taxes, and government spending. In literature, fiscal themes can be found in works such as Adam Smith's 'The Wealth of Nations' and John Maynard Keynes' 'The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money'.

How to Memorize "fiscal"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, heavy purse filled with coins and notes. This is what comes to mind when thinking of the word 'fiscal'.
    - Visualize a government building with a large sign that reads 'Treasury' or 'Ministry of Finance'.
    - Think about a graph showing government spending and revenue over time.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'fiscal' with 'budget' or 'government finance'.
    - Think about the word 'economy' when you hear 'fiscal'.
    - Remember that 'fiscal' is related to taxes and spending.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Five Senses, Fiscal Spending' to remember the meaning of 'fiscal'.
    - Create a sentence using the word 'fiscal' and remember it.
    - Create a visual image of a purse or a government building to help remember the word.


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