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fund

/ˈfʌnd/

Meanings
noun
A sum or source of money.

Examples :

"a fund for the maintenance of underprivileged students"
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Related Words

Illustration maintenance

maintenance noun

/ˈmeɪnt(ə)nəns/

Actions performed to keep some machine or system functioning or in service.

"Regular maintenance of the school's computers ensures they are always working properly. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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collected verb

/kəˈlɛktɪd/

To gather together; amass.

"Suzanne collected all the papers she had laid out."

Illustration inheritance

inheritance noun

/ɪnˈhɛɹətəns/

The passing of title to an estate upon death.

"Upon her grandfather's death, she received a house as inheritance. "

Illustration insolvent

insolvent noun

/ɪnˈsɒlvənt/ /ɪnˈsɑːlvənt/

One who is insolvent; an insolvent debtor.

"The insolvent owed a large sum of money to the bank. "

Illustration fundraising

fundraising noun

/ˈfʌndˌɹeɪzɪŋ/

The process of collecting money by requesting donations from individuals and businesses.

"The school's annual fundraising helps pay for field trips and new equipment. "

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organization noun

/ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/

The quality of being organized.

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

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underprivileged noun

/ˌʌndərˈprɪvəlɪdʒd/ /ˌʌndərˈprɪvlɪdʒd/

A deprived person; deprived people (normally used as a plural).

"The charity provides school supplies for the underprivileged in the neighborhood. "

Illustration management

management noun

/ˈmænədʒmənt/

Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.

"The school's management team used careful planning and budgeting to ensure enough resources for all students' needs. "

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fundraised verb

/ˈfʌndreɪzd/ /ˈfʌnˌdreɪzd/

To raise funds for a specified cause or purpose.

"The students fundraised for their school trip by selling cookies and washing cars. "

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operation noun

/ˌɒpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌɑpəˈɹeɪʃən/

The method by which a device performs its function.

"The operation of the new coffee machine is quite simple. "

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donations noun

/dəʊˈneɪʃənz/ /doʊˈneɪʃənz/

A voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause.

"They were collecting donations for the elderly at Christmas."