finance
Americannoun
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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.
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finances, the monetary resources, as of a government, company, organization, or individual; revenue.
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
noun
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the system of money, credit, etc, esp with respect to government revenues and expenditures
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funds or the provision of funds
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(plural) funds; financial condition
verb
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(tr) to provide or obtain funds, capital, or credit for
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(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
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The group said earlier this month it would incur colossal charges to finance a shift back to combustion engines and away from producing EVs after sales fell well below expectations.
From Barron's
Hong Kong's stock exchange reported record profits for the second consecutive year on Thursday, after the finance hub topped the global rankings for initial public offerings in 2025.
From Barron's
Turning several credit-card bills into one bill with a fixed, lower interest rate can be a good solution, according to Matt Schulz, chief consumer finance analyst at LendingTree.
From MarketWatch
It also emphasized that its offer for Janus Henderson is fully financed with cash on hand and agreed on financing.
From MarketWatch
This one feels different, however, because of the pressure from public finance watchdogs and experts to be honest with voters.
From BBC
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