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finances

n.
US //ˈfaɪˌnænsɪz// UK //faɪnˈænsɪz// fi·nances
  1. 1 money and resources (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    the money you have and how you spend or save it.

    the monetary resources, assets, or funds available to an individual, organization, or government.

    Example

    The couple sat down to discuss their finances before buying a new car.

    Example

    The corporation's finances were under intense scrutiny by the board of directors following a series of high-risk investments in emerging markets.

    Usage

    Always used in the plural form when referring to a person's or company's overall money situation.

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