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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Max assists employees with tasks like financing, paperwork, inventory management, and fraud detection. Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026 But there’s no suggestion that this move would help African producers to overcome the bottlenecks, such as poor energy infrastructure and high financing costs, that hold back attempts to add more value locally. Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026 Logical also provides full financing for the film. Alex Ritman, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026 L'Oreal could also be on the acquisition hunt, after raising 3 billion euros for M&A financing towards the end of last year. Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 8 Feb. 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 16 Feb. 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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