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

After all, there are signs that the economy is improving (unemployment and inflation are declining), but after the economic struggles of recent years, and with household debt still high, an additional financing source won't hurt, either. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026

The program, launched last year, highlights high-potential projects from renowned helmers and production companies to facilitate co-productions and financing possibilities. —Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026

That’s why financial guarantees, low-cost financing, reimbursements or other incentives may prove crucial to attracting oil companies to Venezuela. —David Goldman, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026

The developers got $100 million in historic tax credits and $50 million in Dallas tax increment financing that made the project viable. —Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026

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