Finance

Definition

Finance is a noun and verb. As a noun, it refers to the management of money, including activities such as investing, borrowing, lending, budgeting, and forecasting. As a verb, it means to provide funding for a person, project, or enterprise.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪnæns/ or /fəˈnæns/
• Respelling: FYE-nans or fi-NANS

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪnæns/ or /fɪˈnæns/
• Respelling: FYE-nans or fi-NANS

Etymology

The word "finance" originates from the Old French "financer," meaning "to end or settle a debt," derived from "fin" (end). It entered Middle English as "fynance," initially referring to the payment of debts and later evolving to include broader monetary management activities.

Derivatives

• Financial (adjective)
• Financier (noun)
• Financing (noun/verb)
• Definance (noun, rare)
• Financially (adverb)

Synonyms

• Economics
• Investment
• Banking

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The noun "finance" is widely used to describe monetary management, such as "Corporate finance involves optimizing the company’s resources." The verb form is used for providing funds, e.g., "The government financed the infrastructure project."

Related Terms

• Economy: The system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
• Accounting: The process of recording and managing financial transactions.
• Budget: A plan for the allocation of financial resources.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The management of money and other assets: Refers to activities such as budgeting, investing, and borrowing.
  • Example: "Personal finance is important for achieving long-term goals."
• The monetary resources of a person, organization, or government: Indicates available funds or capital.
  • Example: "The company is seeking to improve its finances through strategic investments."

Verb

• To provide funding for a person, project, or business: Refers to supplying money for a specific purpose.
  • Example: "The bank financed the construction of the new building."
• To obtain funding through loans or other financial mechanisms: Describes the act of acquiring money to support activities.
  • Example: "The startup financed its operations through venture capital."