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FY

1 American  
  1. fiscal year.


-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 ).


-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

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She raises her FY 2026-FY 2028 earnings per share estimates by 8%-19% to reflect higher sales volume estimates.

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The brokerage raises the target price to S$5.10 from S$4.90 based on higher FY 2026 price-to-earnings multiple versus peers and maintains a buy rating.

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The Singapore-listed communications technology products developer turned around to profitability in FY 2025, together with rising demand and investment in the space sector.

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“However, at a 10% FY 2027 gross yield, we no longer see risks skewed to the downside.”

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Its second hangar in Malaysia’s Subang is expected to be operationally ready in 2H FY 2027 and will likely significantly increase its heavy maintenance capacity, the analyst says.

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