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

Under the financing plan, the jail authority will issue bonds periodically, and the county will use revenue from its general fund to pay the principal and interest on the debt through the authority. — Reed Williams, AJC.com, 21 July 2026

Good installment financing turns an unplanned cost into a predictable payment. — Anand Solanki, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Funding still uncertain Despite the headline figure, the agreement does not guarantee federal financing. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026

As a producer, Guisa will be engaged at every phase, from creative development to financing. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 20 July 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