1. the money that a person, organization, or country has available; financial resources
Usage: plural form
2. the management of money and financial affairs
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The company’s finances are in good shape this quarter.
• She needs to get her personal finances organized before buying a house.
• The school board discussed the district’s finances at the meeting.
• His finances were strained after the medical bills.
• They hired an accountant to help manage their finances.
• The nonprofit organization relies on donations to support its finances.
• Poor finances forced them to sell their vacation home.