Fund

usgb/fʌnd/
noun

An amount of money saved or collected for a specific purpose.

The money from the fundraiser was added to the school's science fund.
Visual representation of "fund" - An amount of money saved or collected for a specific purpose

Often appears as...

  • investment fund
  • mutual fund
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Purpose Highlighting

Emphasize that the fund is set aside for a specific goal.

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The marathon raised £10,000 for the city's beautification fund.
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Large Scale Use

Often used for significant sums and major projects or needs.

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John donated part of his inheritance to the university's endowment fund.
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