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| − | + | A '''fund''' (''n.'') is a source of supply or a reserve (usually pecuniary or [[money]]) to facilitate something. Often in reference to a large-scale or long-term project. In financial markets, funds (such as mutual funds) are organizations or closed entities that manage investments with a specific goal, market or method. | |
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| + | To '''fund''' (''v.'') is to provide the financial wherewithal (i.e. the funds) to support a project through to its completion. | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
| + | *[[Glossary of Budget Terms]] | ||
| + | *[[Income]] | ||
| + | *[[Accounting]] | ||
| + | *[[Free Enterprise]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Business]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Accounting]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Economics]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Finance]] | ||
Revision as of 06:46, October 2, 2008
A fund (n.) is a source of supply or a reserve (usually pecuniary or money) to facilitate something. Often in reference to a large-scale or long-term project. In financial markets, funds (such as mutual funds) are organizations or closed entities that manage investments with a specific goal, market or method.
To fund (v.) is to provide the financial wherewithal (i.e. the funds) to support a project through to its completion.