Financial
Example: The financial report shows company performance clearly
Definition
"Financial" relates to matters concerning money, banking, investments, or the management of funds. It is often used to describe reports, activities, or systems involving the handling, analysis, or distribution of money within companies, organizations, or economies.
Etymology
The word "financial" comes from the Latin word 'financia,' meaning 'a payment or settlement of a debt,' which evolved through Old French as 'finance.' It entered English in the late 15th century, originally referring to the management of monetary affairs. Did you know? The root 'fin-' is related to 'end' or 'settlement,' highlighting the idea of settling accounts.
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"Financial" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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