finance

American  

[fi-nans, fahy-nans] / fɪˈnæns, ˈfaɪ næns /

noun

1. the management of revenues; the conduct or transaction of money matters generally, especially those affecting the public, as in the fields of banking and investment.

2. finances, the monetary resources, as of a government, company, organization, or individual; revenue.

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verb (used with object)

financed, financing

1. to supply with money or capital; obtain money or credit for.

verb (used without object)

financed, financing

1. to raise money or capital needed for financial operations.

finance British  

/ fɪˈnæns, ˈfaɪnæns /

noun

1. the system of money, credit, etc, esp with respect to government revenues and expenditures

2. funds or the provision of funds

3. (plural) funds; financial condition

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verb

1. (tr) to provide or obtain funds, capital, or credit for

2. (intr) to manage or secure financial resources

Other Word Forms

• financeable adjective
• prefinance verb (used with object)
• self-finance verb (used with object)
• superfinance noun
• underfinance verb (used with object)
• unfinanced adjective
• well-financed adjective

Etymology

Origin of finance

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English finaunce, from Anglo-French, Middle French finance, from fin(er) “to end, settle, pay” ( fine ² ) + -ance -ance

Example Sentences

Dubai has been transformed into a major global economic hub through diversification in sectors such as transportation, finance and tourism, to reduce its dependency on fossil fuels.

From Barron's

But Down and Kay, who co-created HBO’s gripping finance drama after quitting their jobs as investment bankers, understand that viewers still need a second to catch their breath, preparing for what new crises await.

From Salon

In later rounds of financing, she allegedly inflated the revenue for that year to $6.8 million.

From Los Angeles Times

From just before the Wall fell to now, the “guns” sector had the third-best total return out of 49 U.S. sectors defined by Kenneth French, a Dartmouth finance professor.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its regional ambitions were a drain on its already stretched finances.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• back
• bankroll
• fund
• guarantee
• promote
• sponsor
• subsidize
• support
• underwrite