financing

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

Examples of financing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Through the Swain link, LCP has awarded Houlihan two mandates, one for a debt financing of a portfolio company, and another to explore a sale. —Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025

The Bank also added that a broad package of World Bank Group assistance is ready to be mobilized — combining quick emergency financing, money from a World Bank catastrophe bond, private sector support and other sources. —Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025

With nearly two decades of experience, Han will oversee the group’s financial planning and analysis, accounting and controllership, financial management, treasury and investor relations as well as investment and financing projects. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025

As with equipment financing, the property is used as collateral for the loan. —Danielle Higley, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from gerund of finance entry 1

First Known Use

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