financing

noun

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

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Trump’s initial goal, along with Israel, was to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program, which is a favor to the world, destroy its ballistic missile program, and halt its financing of terrorist proxies. Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026 There are questions about whether Son can tap enough financing to realize all of his AI ambitions. Benoit Berthelot, Fortune, 30 May 2026 Beyond the practical considerations like stadium sites and financing, experts say the MLB will also examine cities’ demographics and corporate presence. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026 Tax increment financing was a way the City was able to mitigate private investments in affordable housing by subsidizing the costs for land and the costs for infrastructure. Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026 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 5 Jun. 2026.

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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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