First Known Use: 1694
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1fund
noun \ˈfənd\
: an amount of money that is used for a special purpose
funds : available money
: an amount of something that is available for use : a supply of something
Full Definition of FUND
1
a : a sum of money or other resources whose principal or interest is set apart for a specific objective b : money on deposit on which checks or drafts can be drawn —usually used in plural c : capital d plural : the stock of the British national debt —usually used with the
2
: an available quantity of material or intangible resources : supply
3
plural : available pecuniary resources
4
: an organization administering a special fund
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Origin of FUND
Latin fundus bottom, country estate — more at bottom
Other Economics Terms
2fund
verb
: to provide money for (something)
Full Definition of FUND
transitive verb
1
a : to make provision of resources for discharging the interest or principal of b : to provide funds for <a federally funded program>
2
: to place in a fund : accumulate
3
: to convert into a debt that is payable either at a distant date or at no definite date and that bears a fixed interest <fund a floating debt>
— fund·er \ˈfən-dər\ noun
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First Known Use of FUND
1789
Other Economics Terms
3fund
abbreviation
Definition of FUND
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fund
noun \ˈfənd\
Definition of FUND for Kids
1
: a sum of money for a special purpose <a book fund>
2
funds plural : available money <I'm out of funds until I get paid.>
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