finance

[fi-nans, fahy-nans]

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.

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

/ 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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of finance¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of finance¹

C14: from Old French, from finer to end, settle by payment

Example Sentences

Audit Scotland said Scotland's colleges are teaching fewer classes to fewer students as they struggle with their finances.

From BBC

As well as the stress of going through the tribunal, Rosie says not getting the money "tipped things over the edge" for her finances, and she moved back in with her mum.

From BBC

The law creates a Public Employee Relations Board Enforcement Fund, financed by civil penalties paid by employers cited for labor violations to help pay for the added responsibilities for the state labor board.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2023, with household finances stretched, the number of people mainly using cash picked up as it helped them to budget.

From BBC

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who is one of Russia's closest allies in the EU, claimed Ukraine was "not a sovereign country" as it was being financed by the West.

From BBC

Related Words

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