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

More appointments to the SPDC, such as medical and finance directors, are to be made from the ranks of existing boards with similar temporary salary increases expected for these roles.

From BBC

Based in New York, he writes about corporate finance, accounting, auditing and regulation of companies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Prior to her four years at the Information, Jessica spent seven years at Reuters, where she consistently broke news on major deals, executive changes and strategic developments in media, tech and finance.

From The Wall Street Journal

As their finances improve, they will also take advantage of the higher IRS limits for people their age, and invest any additional earnings through an after-tax brokerage account.

From MarketWatch

Since the finance minister was replaced in September, a stream of stimulus measures have been rolled out and budget disbursement has accelerated, ANZ said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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