Financial Management

noun a book in which the records of transactions involving cash are kept

• The accountant diligently recorded all financial transactions in the cashbook.
• Hey, can you update the cashbook with today's sales?
• I totally forgot to fill in the cashbook, oops!
• Keeping a mental cashbook of all the favors people owe you can be exhausting.

noun a shortcut or easier way of doing something

verb to take shortcuts or do something in a quicker or easier way than is considered proper or ethical

• It is not advisable to cut corners when it comes to following safety regulations in the workplace.
• Don't cut corners when it comes to studying for your exams, it will only hurt you in the long run.
• I know you want to finish the project quickly, but don't cut corners or the quality will suffer.
• In order to succeed in life, you cannot afford to cut corners and take shortcuts along the way.

noun a field of study that deals with the management of resources in the home and community

• Home economics is a valuable subject that teaches students essential life skills such as cooking and budgeting.
• I love home economics class because we get to bake and cook delicious food.
• I aced my home ec test last week, no sweat!
• Learning how to manage your finances is like taking a crash course in home economics.

noun the practice of working a second job in addition to one's main job, typically in the evening or at night

• The company has strict policies against moonlighting, as it can lead to conflicts of interest.
• I heard John got caught moonlighting at a second job last month.
• She's been moonlighting as a bartender to make some extra cash on the side.
• The moonlighting of the trees created a magical glow in the forest.

noun a book in which a bank or building society records the depositor's deposits, withdrawals, and interest

• Please remember to bring your passbook when you visit the bank to update your account.
• Hey, don't forget to carry your passbook when you go to the bank.
• Make sure you've got your passbook with you before heading to the bank.
• The passbook of knowledge is filled with the experiences of a lifetime.

noun a small bag or pouch in a garment for carrying small articles

verb to put into one's pocket

adjective of or relating to a pocket

adverb in or into one's pocket

• She reached into her pocket to retrieve her phone.
• I always keep my keys in my pocket.
• I found a cool pen in my pocket.
• He always has a trick up his pocket.

noun A person who manages or oversees something, especially in a legal or official capacity

• The procurator was responsible for overseeing the legal affairs of the company.
• The procurator is the one who deals with all the legal stuff for the business.
• I heard the procurator is like the legal wizard of the company.
• In a way, the procurator acts as the guardian of the company's legal interests.

adverb in a proper manner or way

• It is important to properly cite sources in academic writing.
• Make sure you cook the pasta properly so it's not too mushy.
• I can't believe she didn't properly lock the door before leaving.
• In order to succeed, you must properly plant the seeds of hard work and dedication.

noun an instruction or directive that is consistently followed

• I have set up a standing order to automatically transfer funds to my savings account each month.
• I've arranged a standing order to send money to my mom every payday.
• I've got a standing order to move money into my rainy day fund.
• His dedication to volunteer work is like a standing order of kindness that never stops giving.

noun A person or organization that has been given the responsibility to manage and oversee assets or property on behalf of others.

• The trustee is responsible for managing the assets of the trust on behalf of the beneficiaries.
• I heard that Jane was appointed as the trustee for her friend's estate.
• I don't trust that trustee as far as I can throw them.
• As a trustee of the environment, we must ensure we leave the planet in a better state for future generations.