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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The Bank of England is reviewing lending to data centers after growing concerned at the level of spending and financing. Neil Callanan, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025 To offset costs, Gillon is seeking public money in the form of both tax breaks and tax increment financing (TIF). Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 12 Dec. 2025 Several banks restricted financing to firearms manufacturers or retailers, including those offering assault- or military-style weapons for civilian use. Charlotte Observer, 11 Dec. 2025 Some analysts argue the increasing debt loads, financing structures, and tech companies trading at record valuations are the recipe for a crash that brings down not only Silicon Valley titans but also pension funds, banks, and the other pillars of the regular economy. Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Dec. 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 17 Dec. 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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