Fund
WordNet
noun
(1) A financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies
(2) A reserve of money set aside for some purpose
(3) A supply of something available for future use
"He brought back a large store of Cuban cigars"
verb
(4) Furnish money for
"The government funds basic research in many areas"
(5) Accumulate a fund for the discharge of a recurrent liability
"Fund a medical care plan"
(6) Invest money in government securities
(7) Provide a fund for the redemption of principal or payment of interest
(8) Place or store up in a fund for accumulation
(9) Convert (short-term floating debt) into long-term debt that bears fixed interest and is represented by bonds
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A sum or source of money
- A money-management operation, such as a mutual fund
- Several major funds were declared insolvent recently.