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

Where large institutions once dominated early and growth-stage financings, family offices, operators, and high-net-worths are increasingly filling the gap. —Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025

Policymakers should consider whether democratic accountability can be better achieved through public financing of campaigns, strict contribution caps, and reigning in dark money. —John J. Donohue, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025

Seismic is managing domestic theatrical distribution, and P&A financing is being provided by SeaFilm Entertainment. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025

Once financing is in place, and final state permits in hand, Perpetua aims to start building infrastructure at the site toward mining operations. —Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 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