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

This included some store closures (including the majority of its off-price Saks Off 5th locations), tapping additional financing, and repairing relationships with brands. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 27 June 2026

However, there are still some hurdles to surmount, particularly financing. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 27 June 2026

As the lead investor in Cosm’s Series C financing round, SPE will acquire a minority ownership stake in the company, and SPE chairman and CEO, Ravi Ahuja, will join Cosm’s board of directors. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026

Rather than relying primarily on traditional aid, the European Union wants to leverage public financing to attract more private investment for infrastructure and other development needs. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 26 June 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