Finance Terms

noun a corporation or large company

adjective relating to a corporation or a large company

• The corporate board approved the new budget proposal.
• I heard the corporate office is having a pizza party tomorrow.
• The corporate bigwigs are always in meetings.
• The corporate ladder can be difficult to climb.

noun a person who has custody or guardianship

adjective relating to or appropriate for custody or safekeeping

• The custodial staff is responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the office building.
• The custodial team takes care of all the cleaning around here.
• I heard the custodial crew is throwing a party after work.
• The custodial duty of keeping the peace fell on the shoulders of the mediator.

noun careful and persistent work or effort

adjective diligent (related to showing care and effort in one's work or duties)

• The success of this project is dependent on the diligence of each team member.
• If you want to pass the exam, you need to study with diligence.
• She aced the test because she put in the hard work and diligence.
• The artist painted with such diligence that every stroke seemed to come alive.

verb to complete or finish something; to make a final decision or agreement

• We need to finalize the contract details before moving forward with the project.
• Let's finalize the plans for the party before sending out the invitations.
• I'm just about ready to finalize my decision on which car to buy.
• After much deliberation, she was able to finalize her thoughts on the matter.

noun a robbery or theft carried out with the use of force or threat of force

• The bank was closed due to a holdup earlier today.
• There was a holdup at the grocery store, so I had to wait in line for a long time.
• I can't believe there was a holdup at the gas station last night!
• The project was delayed because of a holdup in funding.

noun the process or industry of extracting minerals or other geological materials from the earth

• The mining industry plays a crucial role in the country's economy.
• My uncle works in mining up north.
• I heard there's some serious mining going on in that area.
• She's always mining for compliments in social situations.

adjective describing or indicating something that predicts or foretells future events or outcomes

• The company used predictive analytics to forecast future sales trends.
• The weather app uses predictive technology to tell you if it's going to rain.
• I can totally predict that she's going to bail on us tonight.
• His predictive instincts told him that trouble was looming ahead.

noun a sum added to an ordinary price or charge

adjective superior in quality; higher in price or value

• The company offers a premium service for its high-end clients.
• I only buy premium quality products for my home.
• That restaurant is known for its premium burgers.
• She has a premium talent for playing the piano.

noun a measure of how likely it is that something will happen

adjective relating to the likelihood of something happening

• The probability of a fair coin landing on heads is 0.5.
• What's the probability of it raining tomorrow?
• What are the chances of us getting caught?
• There's a high probability of him winning the race with his skills.

noun the authority to represent someone else, especially in voting

• The company uses a proxy server to monitor and control internet traffic.
• I can access the website through a proxy so I can watch videos that are blocked at school.
• I'll ask my friend to be my proxy at the meeting so I don't have to go.
• The new CEO is seen as a proxy for change within the organization.

noun a race or competition in which participants must meet certain standards to compete

verb to meet the necessary requirements or conditions

adjective describing something that is used to determine or classify

• The qualifying exam is a requirement for all graduate students.
• You have to pass the qualifying test to move on to the next level.
• If you want to join the team, you gotta ace the qualifying round.
• Meeting the deadline is the qualifying factor for success in this project.

adjective relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something

• The research study utilized quantitative data analysis to measure the impact of the intervention.
• I prefer using quantitative methods in my research because they provide more concrete results.
• I'm all about those numbers, so I stick to quantitative research methods.
• In the realm of business, success is often measured in quantitative terms such as revenue and profit margins.

verb to add something extra or additional to something else

preposition to attach or fasten something onto something else

• The company decided to tack on an additional fee for late payments.
• I hate when they tack on extra charges at the last minute.
• They always try to tack on some hidden costs when you least expect it.
• She tried to tack on a smile, but her eyes gave away her true feelings.

noun a person, object, or place selected as the aim of an attack

verb to aim or direct at a target

• The marketing team set a specific target for sales growth this quarter.
• We need to hit our sales target by the end of the month.
• Let's crush our target and celebrate with a team dinner!
• Aim for the stars and make them your target to achieve greatness.

verb past participle of unbind

adjective not bound; not confined or restricted

• The book's pages were unbound, making it difficult to read.
• I found an unbound copy of the magazine in the library.
• She felt unbound after breaking free from her toxic relationship.
• His creativity was unbound, leading to groundbreaking innovations in the industry.

adjective an adjective is a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'unsecurable' describes something that cannot be secured or made safe.

• The data breach exposed a critical flaw in the system, proving that some information is unsecurable.
• No matter how many times I try, that lock is unsecurable.
• Dude, that password is totally unsecurable, you need to change it ASAP.
• Her heart felt unsecurable after being hurt so many times.

noun a thorough and extensive exploration or investigation

verb to engage in a thorough and extensive exploration or investigation

• The team conducted a thorough deep dive into the financial statements to identify any discrepancies.
• We're going to do a deep dive into the data to see what we can find.
• Let's really dive deep into this topic and see what we uncover.
• Sometimes you have to take a deep dive into your own thoughts to find clarity.

noun abbreviation for 'boyfriend'

• My boyfriend (BF) and I are planning a romantic getaway for our anniversary.
• I can't wait to spend the weekend with my BF, just chilling and watching movies.
• My BF is the best, he always knows how to make me smile.
• Sometimes I feel like my BF is my rock, always there to support me through tough times.

noun a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, providing a level surface for eating, writing, or working

• The actuaries table provides detailed information on mortality rates and life expectancies.
• Have you seen the actuaries table? It's full of interesting statistics.
• I never thought I'd be so fascinated by an actuaries table.
• To me, the actuaries table is like a crystal ball predicting the future.

noun a rule in mathematics that states that the probability of the union of two events is equal to the sum of the probabilities of the individual events

• The addition rule in probability theory states that the probability of the union of two events is equal to the sum of their individual probabilities minus the probability of their intersection.
• Remember to use the addition rule when calculating probabilities for multiple events happening together.
• If you want to figure out the chances of two things happening at the same time, just add up their individual probabilities using the addition rule.
• Just like combining ingredients in a recipe, the addition rule allows you to mix and match different probabilities to find the overall likelihood of an event.