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1. ''Noun.''
1. ''Noun.''


The practice and theory of managing money.
The practice and theory of managing money, including borrowings and capital.




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4. ''Organisational structure.''
4. ''Organisational structure.''


The corporate function which deals with an organisation's own money.   
The corporate function which deals with an organisation's own money, borrowings and capital.   


Contrasted with the firm's operations, which are essentially everything else (viewed from the perspective of a finance person).
Contrasted with the firm's operations, which are essentially everything else (viewed from the perspective of a finance person).

Latest revision as of 14:58, 27 April 2025

1. Noun.

The practice and theory of managing money, including borrowings and capital.


2. Verb.

To provide or to obtain funds, capital or credit.


3. Capital and projects.

Capital loaned or provided for a particular purpose, especially that which has to be raised to start a new project.


4. Organisational structure.

The corporate function which deals with an organisation's own money, borrowings and capital.

Contrasted with the firm's operations, which are essentially everything else (viewed from the perspective of a finance person).


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