funding
/ˈfʌndɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: fundings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The action of the verb fund.
Noun
Examples
However the collapse in demand for rail and air travel caused by the pandemic has had a knock-on effect for the project's funding.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Money provided as funds.
Noun
Examples
The council is providing funding to the church to repair the roof.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “funding” mean?
The action of the verb fund.
Is “funding” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.