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financing

|fi-nanc-ing|

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/faɪˈnænsɪŋ/

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/fɪˈnænsɪŋ/

(finance)

money management

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounVerbVerbAdjective
financefinancesfinancesfinancedfinancedfinancingfinancesfinancesfinancingfinancial
Etymology
Etymology Information

'finance' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'financer,' where 'fin' meant 'end' or 'settlement.'

Historical Evolution

'financer' transformed into the English word 'finance' during the late Middle Ages, eventually leading to the modern English word 'financing.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to settle a debt,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'providing funds.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of providing funds for business activities, making purchases, or investing.

The financing of the new project was completed last week.

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Verb 1

present participle of 'finance'.

They are financing the construction of the new building.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45