financing

noun

fi·​nanc·​ing fə-ˈnan(t)-siŋ How to pronounce financing (audio)
ˈfī-ˌnan(t)-,
fī-ˈnan(t)-
: the act or process or an instance of raising or providing funds
also : the funds thus raised or provided

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Konvitz specializes in structuring and arranging financing, packaging, negotiating distribution, and crafting marketing and sales strategies for independent features, helping to elevate emerging and established filmmakers. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025 Also financing is Roth’s new banner, The Horror Section, which already lined up MCT as an minority stakeholder when the venture was unveiled in March 2025 to produce and distribute original films theatrically, while also branching out into horror television, gaming, podcasts and live events. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025 Having lived a number years in New York, Belda has managed cross-border financing models that connect investors, public funds and private partners. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025 Common Council members approved the financing plans in two 12-2 votes, with Ald. Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for financing

Word History

Etymology

from gerund of finance entry 1

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of financing was in 1865

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“Financing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financing. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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financing

noun
fi·​nanc·​ing
: the act or process or an instance of raising or providing funds
also : the funds thus raised or provided

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