Word
financing
Phoneticsfi·nanc·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/faɪˈnænsɪŋ/
UK/faɪnˈænsɪŋ/
Uncountable noun Finance
Definition
n. the money provided by a bank or investor for a specific purpose, like buying a house or starting a company.
n. the capital or credit provided by an external source to fund a commercial venture or significant purchase.
Examples
“The company is looking for financing for its new factory.”
“After the bank approved their financing, the couple finally started the renovations on their historic home.”
“Securing long-term financing remains the primary hurdle for startups that have moved past the initial seed stage but have yet to achieve a consistent positive cash flow.”
Examples
simple
“The company is looking for financing for its new factory.”
contextual
“After the bank approved their financing, the couple finally started the renovations on their historic home.”
complex
“Securing long-term financing remains the primary hurdle for startups that have moved past the initial seed stage but have yet to achieve a consistent positive cash flow.”
Usage
Often used with 'for' to indicate the purpose of the funds.
Real-World Examples
“A project stalls if any one of these fails: land it can be built on, permits that arrive on time, financing that closes, and a builder who can deliver at a price that works.” “Even as pay-later increases the number of products sold, a retailer's effective price—what it actually keeps from each sale after financing costs—can decline.” Synonyms
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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