finances
noun
- 1
The management of money and other assets.
- 2
The science of management of money and other assets.
- 3
(usually in the plural) Monetary resources, especially those of a public entity or a company.
“Who's really in charge of a democracy's finances?”
- 4
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.
“Finance on all our new cars is provided by ABC Loans Ltd.”
verb
- 1
To conduct, or procure money for, financial operations; manage finances.
- 2
To pay ransom.
- 3
To manage financially; be financier for; provide or obtain funding for a transaction or undertaking.
“He financed his home purchase through a local credit union.”
- 4
To extort ransom from.
Synonyms
noun
- 1
Funds or other financial resources
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