funds Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun assets in the form of money
cash in hand; finances; pecuniary resource; monetary resource.
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noun a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
monetary fund; fund.
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noun a supply of something available for future use
fund; store; stock.
- he brought back a large store of Cuban cigars
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noun a financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies
investment firm; investment trust; investment company; fund.
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verb convert (short-term floating debt) into long-term debt that bears fixed interest and is represented by bonds
fund.
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verb place or store up in a fund for accumulation
fund.
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verb provide a fund for the redemption of principal or payment of interest
fund.
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verb invest money in government securities
fund.
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verb accumulate a fund for the discharge of a recurrent liability
fund.
- fund a medical care plan
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verb furnish money for
fund.
- The government funds basic research in many areas
