banking
noun
The work and industry of running a bank.
Example sentence
- “After finishing her degree, she started a career in banking.”
Usually preceded by its branch: online banking, investment banking, retail banking. Rarely stands alone.
Related words
transactionA deal in which things such as money, goods, or ideas are exchanged.accountA record of money received and spent, or a formal statement of business dealings.withdrawTo pull something back or take it away from where it was.balanceA condition where different forces are evenly matched, so nothing tips one way or the other.transferTo move something or someone from one place, person, or thing to another.depositAn amount of money put into a bank account for safekeeping or to earn interest.