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

Examples of financing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web To navigate these challenges, small businesses may need to strengthen their financial profiles, build relationships with lenders and explore alternative financing options. Adam Povlitz, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 The decline is attributable to a costlier financing environment and a persistent gap in valuation expectations between sellers and buyers, says Petraglia. Kimberly Chin, Axios, 23 Sep. 2024 Multiple financing options are available, in addition to a lease-to-own program and a price-match guarantee. Liz Ohanesian, Orange County Register, 20 Sep. 2024 The government is also increasingly resorting to borrowing from the once-independent central bank as well as local banks to cover its growing financing needs, which will further drive up inflation and create financial risks. Ian Bremmer, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for financing 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Financing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financing. Accessed 28 Sep. 2024.

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
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