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

The deal is Nvidia's latest in a string of financing maneuvers to support the sprawling AI data center buildout, despite concerns over circular financing in the AI trade. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

Shawkat paused her commitment to the film, and — fickle as the indie film industry is — the financing disappeared. — Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026

That almost becomes secondary once the financing structure dictates when positions must be sold. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

With more than $2 billion in debt and equity capital raised from majority South African banks, Genser’s financing history underscores the huge investment challenges that gas-to-power projects involve. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 17 Aug. 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