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

Examples of financing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But these systems can generate savings for homeowners in the longer term and there are federal tax incentives, and in some cases, no-money-down financing options, to help bring down the cost of the technology and installation. Allyson Chiu, Washington Post, 14 July 2024 The 30-year mortgage rate, a popular option for home financing in the U.S., has bounced around 7% for the past several months. Alex Harring, CNBC, 13 July 2024 As is, Dennison said, the lack of action has delayed her pursuit of financing for the project, cost her $100,000 in interest payments on a predevelopment loan and prevented construction of permanent homeless housing in a community with little of it. Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024 The fund aims to close the financing gap that's often hamstrung climate startups developing tech seen as too novel for many lenders. Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for financing 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Financing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financing. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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
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