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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The European Investment Bank, which finances projects that advance the EU’s policy goals, has already led a $172 million loan, part of the broader $575 million financing package for Keliber, the first time the EIB has backed the mining of critical raw material in the EU. Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026 Horsman went on to win an Emmy, Tony, and Olivier awards while raising over $350 million in entertainment financing. Brent Lang, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026 The report also notes the rapid growth in tax increment financing districts, which divert a portion of property tax revenues to pay for development costs, and are not limited by PTELL. Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026 Such districts are often formed when a school district is experiencing a burst of development or enrollment growth concentrated in certain areas, explained Erica Gonzales, a managing director at the investment bank Stifel who specializes in California school financing. Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 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 1 Apr. 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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