English · Word Candidate

finance

/fɪˈnæns/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: finances · financing · financed

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The management of money and other assets.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quản lý tiền và các tài sản khác

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Noun

Examples

And statesmen as well ought to know these things; for a state is often as much in want of money and of such devices for obtaining it as a household, or even more so; hence some public men devote themselves entirely to finance.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The science of management of money and other assets.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khoa học quản lý tiền và các tài sản khác

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To conduct, or procure money for, financial operations; manage finances.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thực hiện hoặc thu thập tiền cho hoạt động tài chính

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To manage financially; be financier for; provide or obtain funding for a transaction or undertaking.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quản lý tài chính cho một giao dịch hoặc dự án

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Verb

Examples

His parents financed his college education.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “finance” mean?

The management of money and other assets.

Is “finance” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.