finance

B2
Pronunciation
/faɪˈnæns/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

The management of money and other assets.

2 Definition

The science of management of money and other assets.

3 Definition

(usually in the plural) Monetary resources, especially those of a public entity or a company.

Example Sentences
  • Who's really in charge of a democracy's finances?
4 Definition

The provision of a loan, payment instalment terms, or similar arrangement, to enable a customer to purchase an item without paying the full amount straight away.

Example Sentences
  • Finance on all our new cars is provided by ABC Loans Ltd.
Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To conduct, or procure money for, financial operations; manage finances.

2 Definition

To pay ransom.

3 Definition

To manage financially; be financier for; provide or obtain funding for a transaction or undertaking.

Synonyms
fund
Example Sentences
  • He financed his home purchase through a local credit union.
4 Definition

To extort ransom from.