finances
n. US //ˈfaɪˌnænsɪz// UK //faɪnˈænsɪz// fi·nances
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1 money and resources (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe money you have and how you spend or save it.
the monetary resources, assets, or funds available to an individual, organization, or government.
ExampleThe couple sat down to discuss their finances before buying a new car.
ExampleThe corporation's finances were under intense scrutiny by the board of directors following a series of high-risk investments in emerging markets.
UsageAlways used in the plural form when referring to a person's or company's overall money situation.