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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If financing were to fall into place, the redevelopment at the 330 New Park Ave. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026 The comments warn that the proposal could burden complex, multi-source financings—especially projects awaiting grant or other long-term funding—and request a hearing so stakeholders can address the potential impacts. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 They are currently focused on further development and financing on Almost There. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026 The structured equity commitment is expected to reduce See-Saw’s reliance on the traditional pre-sales model and offer it more flexibility over financing structures. Alex Ritman, Variety, 16 May 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 18 May. 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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