money supply

American  

noun

Economics.

1. the sum of demand or checking-account deposits and currency in circulation.

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money supply British  

noun

1. the total amount of money in a country's economy at a given time See also M0 M1 M2 M3 M3c M4 M5

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money supply Cultural  

1. The amount of money in circulation at a given time, usually controlled by some central banking authority.

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Etymology

Origin of money supply

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Those companies supply the components that allow AI to run directly on devices rather than in data centers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

He noted that four domestic companies supply most of the baby formula in the United States, yet shortages occurred.

From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2022

“The fact that we, like other food companies, supply the population with important food does not mean that we simply continue as before,” Nestlé said.

From Washington Times • Mar. 22, 2022

Russian companies supply around 5% of the UK's gas, compared with almost 50% for EU countries.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2022

The two companies supply the batteries for BMW ’s i3 and General Motors’ Chevrolet Bolt electric cars.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2018