finance

UK: ˈfaɪnæns | US: fəˈnæns

Definition

  1. n. the management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies

  2. vt. to provide funding for a project or venture

Structure
fin <end, boundary (from Latin *finis*) + ance<noun suffix indicating state or action>
Etymology

The word finance originates from the Latin finis (meaning "end" or "boundary"), which evolved into Old French finer (to settle a debt) and later finance (referring to monetary resources). The term reflects the idea of "settling" or "concluding" financial matters, such as payments or loans. Over time, it broadened to encompass the broader management of money.

Examples

  1. She works in corporate finance.

  2. The government will finance the new infrastructure project.

  3. Personal finance skills are essential for financial independence.

  4. The company secured finance to expand its operations.

  5. He studied finance at university to become an investment banker.