financing

1 of 2

noun

fi·​nanc·​ing fə-ˈnan(t)-siŋ 

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

financing

2 of 2

present participle of finance entry 2

Examples of financing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The new financing is intended to expand that pipeline while allowing Kanin to finance, develop, construct, and operate the projects itself. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

Though described as a sale, the transaction is financed through a mechanism known as foreign military financing, in which the United States provides the money that Israel uses to buy the weapons. — Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026

One team is awarded full financing to make their short film with support from Tribeca Studios, with four additional teams receiving development grants. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Investigators found evidence of longstanding relationships that included political backing, direct and indirect financing, logistical support, operational coordination and institutional protection. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

from gerund of finance entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1865, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for financing

• advancing
• enhancing
• entrancing
• romancing
• chancing
• dancing
• glancing
• lancing
• prancing
• refinancing

Legal Definition

financing

noun

fi·​nanc·​ing

: the act or process or an instance of raising or providing funds

also : the funds thus raised or provided