finance /fɪˈnæns/noun 4verb 4forms 3 noun4 •the work of looking after money and deciding how it is used •The science of management of money and other assets. •[usually plural] Monetary resources, especially those of a public entity or a company.Who's really in charge of a democracy's finances? •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. verb4 •To conduct, or procure money for, financial operations; manage finances. •To manage financially; be financier for; provide or obtain funding for a transaction or undertaking.His parents financed his college education.He financed his home purchase through a local credit union. •(no longer used) To pay ransom. •(no longer used) To extort ransom from. formsfinanced · financing · finances
