Synonyms

purchasing power

American

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of purchasing power

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

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The defence ministry warned that the banknotes had no purchasing power and that collecting or using them would constitute a crime.

From BBC

Homebuyers have gained $34,000 in purchasing power since last year, when rates were sitting around 6.9%.

From The Wall Street Journal

But falling mortgage rates have now pumped up buyers’ purchasing power.

From MarketWatch

Those with fixed incomes can see how this has eroded their purchasing power.

From BBC

More significant, Salvatore contends, is that reduced tariff pressure could lead to consumer goods disinflation, supporting purchasing power.

From MarketWatch

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