purchasing power

American  

noun

1. Also called buying power.  the ability to purchase goods and services.

2. the value of money in terms of what it can buy at a specified time compared to what it could buy at some period established as a base.

   the purchasing power of the dollar.

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Etymology

Origin of purchasing power

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

The agricultural trade deficit partly reflects Americans’ immense purchasing power and their preference for year-round dietary variety.

From Barron's

If you use the Rule of 72 with 8% to 10% inflation, your purchasing power halves in less than a decade.

From MarketWatch

It’s a guaranteed way to lose purchasing power while feeling responsible.

From MarketWatch

OTTAWA—Inflationary pressures in Canada appear contained, Bank of Canada Gov. Tiff Macklem said Tuesday, adding that policymakers remain focused on keeping inflation at or near 2% to preserve households’ purchasing power.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then it could be better to be closer to 2% for that “living inheritance” — so parents can “preserve purchasing power and maintain flexibility for healthcare and longevity risks,” Ulin said.

From MarketWatch