# finances

/ˈfaɪˌnænsɪz/ (US) · /faɪnˈænsɪz/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/finances
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. money and resources

noun · CEFR B2

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

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

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

## Examples

- She is trying to get her personal finances in order.
- The committee met to discuss the company's finances after a difficult quarter of low sales.
- A thorough audit of the municipal finances revealed several discrepancies between the projected tax revenue and the actual funds available for infrastructure projects.

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