First Known Use: 1739
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1finance
noun fi·nance \fə-ˈnan(t)s, ˈfī-ˌ, fī-ˈ\
: the way in which money is used and handled; especially : the way in which large amounts of money are used and handled by governments and companies
finances : money available to a government, business, or person
: matters relating to money and how it is spent or saved
Full Definition of FINANCE
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plural : money or other liquid resources of a government, business, group, or individual
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: the system that includes the circulation of money, the granting of credit, the making of investments, and the provision of banking facilities
3
: the science or study of the management of funds
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: the obtaining of funds or capital : financing
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Origin of FINANCE
Middle English, ending, payment, from Anglo-French, from finer to end, pay, from fin end — more at fine
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2finance
verb
: to provide money for (something or someone)
: to buy (something) by borrowing money that will be paid back over a period of time
fi·nancedfi·nanc·ing
Full Definition of FINANCE
transitive verb
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a : to raise or provide funds or capital for <finance a new house> b : to furnish with necessary funds <finance a son through college>
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: to sell something to on credit
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First Known Use of FINANCE
1866
Related to FINANCE
- Synonyms
- bankroll, capitalize, endow, fund, stake, subsidize, underwrite
- Antonyms
- defund
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FINANCE Defined for Kids
1finance
noun fi·nance \fə-ˈnans, ˈfī-ˌnans\
Definition of FINANCE for Kids
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finances plural : money available to a government, business, or individual
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: the system that includes the circulation of money, the providing of banks and credit, and the making of investments
2finance
verb
fi·nancedfi·nanc·ing
Definition of FINANCE for Kids
: to provide money for <She financed the trip herself.>
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