fund
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noun \ˈfənd\Definition of FUND
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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
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: an available quantity of material or intangible resources : supply
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plural : available pecuniary resources
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: an organization administering a special fund
See Examples of FUND
- The fund was established to aid the poor.
- All her funds were in a checking account.
- His funds were getting lower as he continued to look for a job.
- The comedian had a large fund of jokes.
Origin of FUND
Latin fundus bottom, country estate — more at bottom
First Known Use: 1694
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transitive verbDefinition of FUND
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a : to make provision of resources for discharging the interest or principal of b : to provide funds for <a federally funded program>
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: to place in a fund : accumulate
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: to convert into a debt that is payable either at a distant date or at no definite date and that bears a fixed interest <fund a floating debt>
— fund·er \ˈfən-dər\ noun
Examples of FUND
- The group funded three new scholarships.
- Who funds the company pension plan?
First Known Use of FUND
1789
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abbreviationDefinition of FUND
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