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- [fi-nans, fahy-nans]
- /fɪˈnæns, ˈfaɪ næns/
- /ˈfaɪ.næns/
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- [fi-nans, fahy-nans]
- /fɪˈnæns, ˈfaɪ næns/
Definitions of finances word
- noun finances the management of revenues; the conduct or transaction of money matters generally, especially those affecting the public, as in the fields of banking and investment. 1
- noun finances finances, the monetary resources, as of a government, company, organization, or individual; revenue. 1
- verb with object finances to supply with money or capital; obtain money or credit for. 1
- verb without object finances to raise money or capital needed for financial operations. 1
- noun finances Plural form of finance. 1
- noun plural finances funds; financial condition 0
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Origin of finances
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English finaunce < Anglo-French, Middle French finance, equivalent to fin(er) to end, settle, pay (see fine2) + -ance -ance
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Parts of speech for Finances
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finances popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for finances
noun finances
- balance sheet — A balance sheet is a written statement of the amount of money and property that a company or person has, including amounts of money that are owed or are owing. Balance sheet is also used to refer to the general financial state of a company.
- assets — the property and claims against debtors that a business enterprise may apply to discharge its liabilities. Assets may be fixed, current, liquid, or intangible and are shown balanced against liabilities
- revenue — the income of a government from taxation, excise duties, customs, or other sources, appropriated to the payment of the public expenses.
- funds — a supply of money or pecuniary resources, as for some purpose: a fund for his education; a retirement fund.
- wherewithal — that with which to do something; means or supplies for the purpose or need, especially money: the wherewithal to pay my rent.
Antonyms for finances
noun finances
- debt — A debt is a sum of money that you owe someone.
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