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money supply

American

noun

Economics.

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

money supply British

noun

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

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

Etymology

Origin of money supply

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

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Flash estimate Spanish and German CPI data are due Wednesday, as well as Italian and eurozone confidence surveys for April and eurozone money supply data for March.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

It’s been the case, going back to the ancients, that monarchs and despots use this method to ensure their subjects understand they hold complete power and control the money supply.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Warsh believes monetary policy should involve analysis of the size of the money supply, an economic philosophy long ago abandoned by the Fed on the grounds it doesn’t predict changes in interest rates.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

At its core, it is about who should control the money supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Nok couldn't help being cheap—her money supply was dwindling, and she needed to make it last.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

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