Meaning & use

dollarwise

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In terms of money; from a financial standpoint.

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Dollarwise, waiting until the sale starts makes more sense.

The two plans are similar dollarwise, but this one offers better coverage.

A note on using this word

An informal American English coinage formed by adding "-wise" to "dollar," following the same pattern as "timewise" and "weatherwise."

Words with a similar meaning

financiallymonetarily

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