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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There are also more borrowers taking advantage of two programs that are under the 7(a) umbrella providing small loans with financing of up to $500,000, and quick access to revolving credit. Megan Poinski, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 The nonprofit Wikimedia Foundation hosts Wikipedia, generating the bulk of its financing through small donations and grants. Allison Morrow, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025 The message here is clear: If there is an elder in your life who is considering a reverse mortgage, home equity loan or some other type of financing, or is even just hiring someone to remodel a kitchen or bath, gently talk to them about their plans. Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025 Alas, the necessary financing never came in to get the movie off the ground. Zack Sharf, Variety, 14 Jan. 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 18 Jan. 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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