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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However, more widespread access to financing will be critical to ensuring compliance, particularly for smaller property owners. Ali Hoss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Global Warming Solutions, Inc. acknowledges substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern, citing the need for additional funds through debt and equity financing. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024 Zoom in: The financing comprises a $15 million Series B led by Point72 Ventures and ADvantage VC and $90 million from General Catalyst's Customer Value program. Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024 Existing bondholders will also provide $300 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing, which, together with available cash, is expected to support the airline through the Chapter 11 process. Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Nov. 2024 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 28 Nov. 2024.

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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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