finance
English meaning: Finance
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.”
Another example: “They could not finance the expansion without a bank loan.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A noun used in two ways: the field of money management ('a career in finance'), and, in the plural ('finances'), a person's or organization's money. The verb 'finance' means to provide money for. Stress varies between US and UK English.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old French 'finance' (ending, settlement of debt), from 'finer' (to end, pay), from Latin 'finis'.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- personal finance
- public finance
- a career in finance
- finance a project
- sound finances
Word Forms
finance (n/v); financed; financing; financial (adj)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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- English
- English
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- Latin
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- Indo-European
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