Meaning & Definition of word "Finance"

Finance

/ˈfɪnæns/

noun:

  • 1. The management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies.
    • Example: The finance committee met to discuss the budget for the upcoming year.
  • 2. The science of managing monetary resources and investments.
    • Example: She decided to pursue a degree in finance to better understand investments.
  • 3. The monetary resources or funds available for a particular purpose.
    • Example: The company secured additional finance to expand its operations.

verb:

  • 1. To provide money for a particular purpose.
    • Example: The bank will finance your new car purchase if you apply for a loan.
  • 2. To raise or supply the funds necessary for a project or venture.
    • Example: They are looking for investors to finance their new startup.

Etymology

From Middle English 'finance', from Anglo-French 'financer', from 'finance' meaning 'payment, settlement'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

personal finance:

The management of an individual's financial activities.

finance department:

The division of a company responsible for managing financial transactions.

corporate finance:

The financial activities related to running a corporation.

public finance:

The study of the role of the government in the economy.

Related Words

investment:

The action or process of investing money for profit.

budget:

An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period.

capital:

Financial assets or the financial value of assets, such as cash.

Slang Meanings of finance

Meaning: Big bucks

Example Sentence: That project is going to bring in some big bucks.

Meaning: Easy money

Example Sentence: He thought the stock market was easy money, but he soon learned otherwise.