Word
funding
Phoneticsfund·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfəndɪŋ/
UK/fˈʌndɪŋ/
Definitions
01money provided
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic
n. money given by a government or organisation for a specific reason.
n. financial resources provided for a particular purpose, often by an official body.
“The university is looking for more funding to build a new library.”
“The research team secured additional funding from a private foundation after their initial government grant expired.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general concept of financial support.
02the act of providing money
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic
n. the act or process of providing money for something.
n. the process or act of supplying financial means to an entity or project.
“The funding of the new hospital took several years to organise.”
“The government's funding of renewable energy projects has increased significantly over the last decade.”
Usage
Frequently appears in the pattern 'the funding of [something]'.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “funding” in context.
Adjective
01. additional funding
“The research team is applying for additional funding to complete the second phase of the study.”
adj + noun
02. funding from any company
03. funding cuts
04. funding shortages
05. funding shortfalls
Real-World Examples
“It receives no public funding and each event relies on an army of volunteers, without whom it wouldn’t happen.” “This latest funding will enable the charity to support around 8,500 children over the next 12 months.” “About two-thirds of that will go towards the NCA, funding 75 officers.” “I would love to see more funding for it," she added.” Word family
NOUN
- 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
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