English · Work & Business
finance
/ˈfaɪ.næns/
[/ˈfaɪ.næns/]
management of money
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The management of large amounts of money, especially by governments, companies, or banks.
Example
She studied finance at university and now advises companies on how to invest wisely.
She studied finance at university and now advises companies on how to invest wisely.
Etymology
From Old French 'finance' (ending, settlement of debt), from 'finer' (to end, pay), from Latin 'finis'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for money management; as a verb it means to provide funding.