financing

noun

fi·​nanc·​ing fə-ˈnan(t)-siŋ How to pronounce financing (audio)
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

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American and European firms will play a central role in designing, financing, and building TRIPP. Narek Mkrtchyan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025 For foreign series, at least 50% of the financing must be in place, with at least 20% of funding coming from Flanders and a Flemish broadcaster involved in the production. Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025 As far as the financing and distribution landscape for indies, is there reason for hope? Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025 One wonders what exactly their story is even doing in this film, aside from helping secure financing. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025 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 16 Oct. 2025.

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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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