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financing

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //faɪˈnænsɪŋ// UK //faɪnˈænsɪŋ// fi·nanc·ing

n. the money needed to pay for a large project or purchase. It also refers to the act of getting that money from a bank or investor.

n. the provision of funds for business activities, making purchases, or investing. Often refers to the specific arrangement or source of capital used to fund a venture.


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.

Synonyms
Usage

Frequently used as a gerund-noun; often paired with 'for' to indicate the purpose of the funds.

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