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fin keel
nounC1
/ˈfɪn ˌkiːl/A fixed vertical blade or fin projecting downwards from the bottom of a sailing boat's hull to reduce sideways drift (leeway).
fin ray
nounLow
/ˈfɪn ˌreɪ/A bony or cartilaginous rod that supports the webbing of a fish's fin.
fin whale
nounC2
/ˈfɪn ˌweɪl/A very large species of baleen whale (Balaenoptera physalus), second in size only to the blue whale, characterized by a prominent dorsal fin and asymmetrical colouring on its lower jaw.
finagle
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveLow
/fɪˈneɪɡ(ə)l/To obtain or achieve something by cleverness, trickery, or manipulation, often in a slightly dishonest or underhanded way.
final
adjectivenounA1
/ˈfaɪnəl/Coming at the end; last in a series.
final cause
nounLow
/ˌfaɪnəl ˈkɔːz/In Aristotelian philosophy, the purpose or end for which something exists or is done; the 'why' behind something's existence or creation.
final cut
nounC1
/ˌfaɪ.nəl ˈkʌt/The last version of a film, video, or other creative work that is approved for release to the public.
final solution
nounVery Low (C2)
/ˌfaɪnəl səˈluːʃən/Historically, the Nazi plan for the systematic genocide of the Jewish people during the Second World War.
finale
nounB2
/fɪˈnɑːli/The last part of a piece of music, a performance, or a public event, especially when particularly dramatic or impressive.
finalism
nounLow
/ˈfaɪ.nə.lɪ.zəm/A philosophical doctrine that regards phenomena as determined by an ultimate purpose or final cause.
finalist
nounB2
/ˈfaɪ.nə.lɪst/A person or team that has reached the final stage of a competition or selection process.
finality
nounC1
/faɪˈnæləti/The quality or state of being final, complete, and not able to be changed.
finalize
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
/ˈfaɪ.nə.laɪz/To complete the last part of a process or arrangement; to make something final or official.
finals
plural-nounB1
/ˈfaɪnəlz/The last set of games, matches, or exams in a competition or academic period.
finance
nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1
/ˈfaɪ.næns/The management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies.
finance bill
nounC1
/ˈfaɪnæns ˌbɪl/a legislative proposal to authorize government spending or taxation, or to regulate financial matters.
finance charge
nounB2
/ˈfaɪnæns ˌtʃɑːdʒ/A fee imposed for the privilege of borrowing money, typically expressed as a percentage of the outstanding loan or credit balance.
finance company
nounB2
/ˈfaɪnæns ˌkʌmp(ə)ni/A business that lends money to individuals or other businesses.
financial
adjectivenounHigh
/faɪˈnænʃ(ə)l/Relating to money, funds, or capital, especially in the context of companies, governments, or individuals.
financial accounting standards board
nounRare outside specific domains (C1-C2)
/faɪˌnæn.ʃəl əˈkaʊn.tɪŋ ˈstæn.dədz bɔːd/The primary independent organization that establishes and interprets the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for private sector companies in the United States.

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