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

Like subprime, it grew up in the shadows of established finance.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Egyptian government has already raised petrol prices and the cost of taking public transport to limit the impact of the conflict on its public finances.

From BBC

The 8% fee will be applied to packages, but not mail, as the agency looks for ways to stabilize its finances.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dealers say independent franchises are vital to the car-buying process, creating competition between dealerships that keeps prices affordable for consumers, while providing valuable services such as repairs, warranty work and financing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Drakeford, now Welsh finance minister, spoke to the BBC as his time in the Senedd came to an end on Wednesday, when Wales' parliament sat for the final time before the election.

From BBC

Related Words

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