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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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Oklo aims to use its Groves facility to lay the groundwork for a steady supply of high-value radioisotopes, which can be used in medicine and manufacturing.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Glassmaking depends on a steady supply of natural gas to keep furnaces running at extremely high temperatures.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

News about corruption and declining public services gave Tisza’s leader a steady supply of material.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

He figured out that procuring a steady supply of books through garage sales was hard, so he developed Cash Books Now, a website for college students to sell their textbooks.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

A steady supply of food and drink surfaced from the kitchen, where Frankie’s parents and a few others were helping out.

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick

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