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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The program will provide financing for on- and off-farm solar technology, designed to help reduce carbon emissions associated with cotton production. Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026 There was a lot of uncertainty in their financing. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026 Its founders say this positions it as a democratized alternative to traditional studio financing. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026 Sansone said the financing deal Shaw was trying to strike was no panacea. Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 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 6 Mar. 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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