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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Opponents’ arguments, however, go beyond the $225 million increase to the details of financing. Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 13 June 2026 Roughly 20% of its deal mix is in equity, and the rest is scattered among second-lien and mezzanine debt, as well as other financing options. Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 If the conflict and its economic fallout persist, that financing capacity could be scaled up to $80 billion–$100 billion over 15 months. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 June 2026 County officials are examining the feasibility of forming an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District that allows financing of public improvements secured against future property tax increases. Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026 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 15 Jun. 2026.

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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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