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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024treas•ur•y /ˈtrɛʒəri/USA pronunciation n. [countable], pl. -ur•ies. - Governmenta place where the funds of a government, etc., are deposited, kept, and given out to be spent.
- Governmentthe funds or revenue (as from taxation) of a government, a private business, etc.
- Government[often: Treasury* often: the + ~] the department of government that has control over money.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024treas•ur•y (trezh′ə rē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -ur•ies. - a place where the funds of the government, of a corporation, or the like are deposited, kept, and disbursed.
- funds or revenue of a government, public or private corporation, etc.
- ([cap.]) the department of government that has control over the collection, management, and disbursement of the public revenue.
- a building, room, chest, or other place for the preservation of treasure or valuable objects.
- a collection or supply of excellent or highly prized writings, works of art, etc.:a treasury of American poetry.
- Treasuries, [Informal.]Treasury bills, bonds, and notes.
- Old French. See treasure, -y3
- Middle English tresorie 1250–1300
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: treasury /ˈtrɛʒərɪ/ n ( pl -uries)- a storage place for treasure
- the revenues or funds of a government, private organization, or individual
- a place where funds are kept and disbursed
- Also: treasure house a collection or source of valuable items: a treasury of information
Etymology: 13th Century: from Old French tresorie, from tresor treasure Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Treasury /ˈtrɛʒərɪ/ n - (in various countries) the government department in charge of finance. In Britain the Treasury is also responsible for economic strategy
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