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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

Mahindra & Mahindra’s new launches include 10 internal-combustion-engine SUVs over FY 2027-2031.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The carrier’s lower FY 2026 margin outlook suggests it has limited ability to pass through higher fuel costs without impeding demand, the director says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

However, the analyst expects elevated trading activity to normalize, leading to the company’s top line declining around 2% in FY 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Net order value of the business climbed 18.8% in 4Q FY 2026 after rising 16.6% in 3Q, driven by the Indian company’s strategic focus on improving affordability across select consumer cohorts, the analysts note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The administration requested $1.6 billion for reconstruction in FY 2006, and received $1.485 billion.

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