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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If mortgage rates continue to ease, home shoppers will benefit from more affordable financing. Nino Paoli, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025 This includes, for example, the financing of electricity tax cuts for businesses, but also covering higher pension, healthcare and social benefit costs, Palmas pointed out. Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025 The company gets financing from the French government’s Institute of Industrial Development and private loans to finance the development of rtw. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025 Chase serves millions of customers with a range of services, including checking accounts, savings and CD accounts, personal and business credit cards, home loans, auto financing and investing options. Jessica Peralta, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 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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