lending
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Also seen as: lendings
Meaning · English
The action of, or an instance of the action of the verb to lend.
Noun
Examples
Finance is seldom romantic. But the idea of peer-to-peer lending comes close. This is an industry that brings together individual savers and lenders on online platforms. Those that want to borrow are matched with those that want to lend.
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 “lending” mean?
The action of, or an instance of the action of the verb to lend.
Is “lending” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.