finance

noun
UK: /faɪˈnæns/
US: /fəˈnæns/

  1. The management of money and investments.

    1. My job is in the finance department so I handle invoices.
    2. She's studying business and finance to understand how money works.

  2. Money used to support an enterprise or activity.

    1. The project needs more finance before it can continue construction.
    2. We secured additional finance from investors to expand the company.

Synonyms

capital investment banking
finance verb

  1. To provide money for something.

    1. The bank will finance the new car if you have good credit.
    2. Crowdfunding helped to finance the independent film production.

  2. To manage money.

    1. I need to learn how to finance my personal budget effectively.
    2. The company struggled to finance its operations during the recession.
finance adjective

  1. Relating to money or the way it is managed.

    1. She works in the finance sector and knows much about economics.
    2. The finance minister announced new economic policy initiatives today.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "finance" in English means: The management of money and investments., Money used to support an enterprise or activity..

The phonetic transcription of "finance" is /faɪˈnæns/ in British English and /fəˈnæns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "finance": capital, investment, banking.

Example usage of "finance": "My job is in the finance department so I handle invoices.". More examples on the page.