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funding

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈfəndɪŋ// UK //fˈʌndɪŋ// fund·ing General-service

n. money provided by a government or organization for a specific purpose. You often hear about it when talking about schools, hospitals, or new business projects.

n. financial resources provided by an organization or government for a particular project or purpose. Often used in the context of research, public services, or startup capital.


SIMPLE

The school needs more funding for new computers.

CONTEXTUAL

The research team applied for government funding to continue their study on renewable energy sources.

COMPLEX

Securing long-term funding remains the primary challenge for non-profit organizations that rely on inconsistent private donations rather than stable state grants.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically uncountable; when used in the plural 'fundings', it usually refers to multiple distinct sources or rounds of finance.

Pitfall

The project has many fundings.The project has a lot of funding.Funding is usually uncountable; use 'funding' or 'sources of funding' instead of the plural form.

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