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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Frank, the former police official, said those proxies have traditionally used California as a fertile base for financing and have avoided other activities here. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026 Both Cunningham and Benton Harbor, Michigan, Mayor Marcus Muhammad talked to members of Congress about renewal of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which provides low-cost financing for water quality infrastructure, including lead service line replacement. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026 Implementation of the plan is expected to be incremental, with financing tools including SANDAG Smart Growth Incentive Grants identified as potential funding mechanisms. Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026 Tesla, for example, is offering 0% financing on its Model Y SUV to spur sales. Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 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 10 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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