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   Fi·nance

   /ˈfīˌnans/

   

   noun

   • 1. the management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies: "the firm's finance department" Similar financial affairsmoney matterspecuniary mattersfiscal matterseconomicsmoney managementcommercebusinessinvestmentbankingaccounting
   • ▪ monetary support for an enterprise: "housing finance" Similar fundsassetsmoneycapitalresourcescashwealthreserveswherewithalrevenueincomestockfundingbackingsubsidysponsorshipfinancial condition/statecash flowbudget
   • ▪ the monetary resources and affairs of a country, organization, or person: "the finances of the school were causing serious concern"

   verb

   • 1. provide funding for (a person or enterprise): "the city and county originally financed the project"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from finer ‘make an end, settle a debt’, from fin ‘end’ (see fine2). The original sense was ‘payment of a debt, compensation, or ransom’; later ‘taxation, revenue’. Current senses date from the 18th century, and reflect sense development in French.

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2. www.wallstreetoasis.com › resources › skillsWhat is Finance? - Definition, Overview, Types of Finance

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   Dec 7, 2023 · Finance is the study and practice of money, money-related instruments, and funds. It is associated with economics, which is the study of how money, assets, products, and services

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFINANCE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   the money that a person, company, or country has: You must learn how to manage your own finances. finance. verb [ T ] uk / ˈfaɪnæns / us. B2. to provide the money needed to do something: Who's financing the project? (Definition of finance from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of finance.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryfinance | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   finance meaning: 1. the control of how large amounts of money should be spent 2. the money that is needed to support…. Learn more.

5. www.freshbooks.com › en-gb › hubWhat Is Finance: Definition & Types of Finance - FreshBooks

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   Mar 12, 2024 · The definition of finance is the science or study of money, investments and capital. The word originates from the French word “finance” which means to provide funds for a project. Finance can be used in many different contexts. These include personal finance, corporate finance and government finance.

6. marketbusinessnews.com › financial-glossary › financeWhat is finance? Definition and examples - Market Business News

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   Finance refers to activities related to the exchange of certain capital assets between individuals, companies or states. The term also relates to the uncertainties and risks that these transactions carry. Finance is one of the branches of the economy. The term is different from ‘ economics .’.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americanfinance noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Topic Collocations. See finance in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: finance. Definition of finance noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. builtin.com › financeFinance Definition: Finance Industry, Skills & Jobs | Built In

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   Oct 19, 2022 · Finance is a term that describes the business of managing money. It can refer to lending, investing, forecasting and any range of other activities related to the distribution and trading of financial assets. The business of finance can be separated into three categories: personal finance, corporate finance, and public finance. Personal Finance.