banking
Banking (noun) means the business or industry of running banks and providing financial services. Example: “She has worked in banking for over twenty years.”
How to use banking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe financial industry, or the activity of managing money through a bank.
Word forms
bankings plural
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What does “banking” mean?
The word “banking” means the business or industry of running banks and providing financial services. In plain terms, the financial industry, or the activity of managing money through a bank.
How do you pronounce “banking”?
“Banking” is pronounced BANG-kihng (/ˈbæŋkɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “banking” in a sentence?
Here is “banking” used in a sentence: “She has worked in banking for over twenty years.”
What is another word for “banking”?
Words with a similar meaning to “banking” include bankerage.
What part of speech is “banking”?
“Banking” is a noun.
Is “banking” a common word?
“Banking” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between banking and finance?
Banking is a specific part of finance concerned with running banks and providing services such as accounts, loans, and payments. Finance is the broader field, covering investment, budgeting, insurance, and the management of money in general.
What is the difference between retail banking and investment banking?
Retail banking serves everyday customers with services like current accounts, savings, and personal loans. Investment banking works with companies and institutions on activities such as raising capital, trading securities, and advising on mergers.
What are common collocations with 'banking'?
Frequent pairings include online banking, mobile banking, and internet banking for digital services, as well as the banking sector, banking system, and banking industry when describing the field as a whole.
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