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Banking

🇬🇧 UK //ˈbæŋ.kɪŋ// 🇺🇸 US //ˈbæŋ.kɪŋ//

Meaning of Banking

The industry or system of managing money and financial services.

In simple words: The business of managing money and financial services.

Banking in a sentence

• She works in banking, helping clients with investments.
• The banking sector is critical for economic stability.
• Recent changes in banking laws aim to protect consumers.
• Many people find banking services increasingly digital.
• He decided to pursue a career in banking after his finance degree.
• Banking regulations have tightened after the financial crisis.

How to use Banking

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often associated with the financial industry, but can be used in everyday discussions about money.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a bank where money is stacked like ceiling tiles, representing banking operations.

Related words

Collocations with Banking

• investment banking
• retail banking
• commercial banking
• online banking
• central banking

Synonyms for Banking

• finance
• banking industry
• financial services
• money management

Opposites of Banking

• borrowing
• spending

Common mistakes with Banking

• Confusing 'banking' with 'bank' as differing concepts.
• Using 'banking' when referring to a single bank instead of the industry.
• Saying 'the bank sectors' instead of 'the banking sector'.

Frequently asked questions about Banking

What does Banking mean?

The business of managing money and financial services.

What is the definition of Banking?

The industry or system of managing money and financial services.

How do you use Banking in a sentence?

She works in banking, helping clients with investments.

Can you give another example of Banking?

The banking sector is critical for economic stability.

What are synonyms for Banking?

Common alternatives include finance, banking industry, financial services, money management.

What is the opposite of Banking?

Opposite meanings include borrowing, spending.

What words go with Banking?

It commonly pairs with investment banking, retail banking, commercial banking, online banking, central banking.

What are common mistakes when using Banking?

Confusing 'banking' with 'bank' as differing concepts. Using 'banking' when referring to a single bank instead of the industry. Saying 'the bank sectors' instead of 'the banking sector'.

How do you pronounce Banking?

US: //ˈbæŋ.kɪŋ//, UK: //ˈbæŋ.kɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Banking?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often associated with the financial industry, but can be used in everyday discussions about money.