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  FY

  fiscal year.
• -fy
  -fy

  a verbal suffix meaning “to make,” “cause to be,” “render” (simplify; beautify ); “to become,” “be made” (liquefy ). The suffix was introduced into English in loan words from Old French (deify ), but is also used in the formation of new words, usually on a Latin root (reify ).

FY

¹ American  

1. fiscal year.

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-fy ² American  

1. a verbal suffix meaning “to make,” “cause to be,” “render” (simplify; beautify ); “to become,” “be made” (liquefy ). The suffix was introduced into English in loan words from Old French (deify ), but is also used in the formation of new words, usually on a Latin root (reify ).

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-fy British  

suffix

1. to make or become

   beautify

   simplify

   liquefy

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Etymology

Origin of -fy

< Old French -fier ≪ Latin -ficāre to do, make

Example Sentences

Achieving this target could generate 50% upside to Macquarie’s current FY 2030 profit forecast, the note says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

However, dividends may fall in FY 2027, Tan adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

RHB increases its FY 2026 to FY 2028 net profit forecasts for Singapore Exchange by 1.4%, 3.2% and 3.1%, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Barclays expects the country’s gold import bill to rise further in FY 2027 from FY 2026, offsetting the volume decline.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The administration requested $750 million for FY 2007.

From The Iraq Study Group Report by Iraq Study Group (U.S.)