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Definition finance in American English

finance noun

noun
/ˈfaɪˌnæns/
1

decisions on how money is spent or invested

Example

He's studying international banking and finance.

Example

the company's finance committee

Synonyms and related words
financial economic fiscal
2

the money that is used to pay for something such as a large project

Example

It is unclear where the finances will come from for this plan.

Example

The college may have to close because of a lack of finances.

Synonyms and related words
agronomics austerity boom
2.1

your finances are how much money you have and how well you spend it or save it

Example

Students need to be taught how to handle their finances.

Example

My finances are in a terrible mess at the moment.

Synonyms and related words
banknote bill bread
Definition finance in American English