fund

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noun \ˈfənd\

Definition of FUND

1
a : a sum of money or other resources whose principal or interest is set apart for a specific objective b : money on deposit on which checks or drafts can be drawn —usually used in plural c : capital d plural : the stock of the British national debt —usually used with the
2
: an available quantity of material or intangible resources : supply
3
plural : available pecuniary resources
4
: an organization administering a special fund

Examples of FUND

  1. The fund was established to aid the poor.
  2. All her funds were in a checking account.
  3. His funds were getting lower as he continued to look for a job.
  4. The comedian had a large fund of jokes.

Origin of FUND

Latin fundus bottom, country estate — more at bottom
First Known Use: 1694

Other Economics Terms

actuary, compound interest, globalization, indemnity, portfolio, rentier, stagflation, usurer

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