Funding

Definition

Funding refers to the provision of financial resources, typically in the form of money, for a specific project, program, or organization. It can come from various sources, including individuals, governments, organizations, or financial institutions.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb (present participle of "fund")

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈfʌndɪŋ/
• Respelling: FUN-ding

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈfʌndɪŋ/
• Respelling: FUN-ding

Etymology

The word "funding" originates from the verb "fund," derived from the Latin "fundus," meaning "bottom" or "foundation." It passed through Old French "fond," meaning "foundation," before evolving in Middle English. The term "funding" began to denote the provision of financial support in the 18th century.

Derivatives

• Fund (noun/verb)
• Fundraiser (noun)
• Funding agency (noun)
• Refund (verb/noun)
• Underfunded (adjective)

Synonyms

• Financing
• Sponsorship
• Investment

Antonyms

• Debt
• Bankruptcy
• Defunding

Usage

The noun "funding" is frequently used in contexts such as education ("The school received government funding for its new library") or business ("The startup secured funding from angel investors"). As a verb, it describes the act of providing financial support, as in "They are funding the development of renewable energy projects."

Related Terms

• Grant: A sum of money provided for a specific purpose.
• Endowment: Funds set aside to support ongoing activities or projects.
• Subsidy: Financial aid provided to support an industry or business.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The act or process of providing financial resources: Refers to the allocation of money to a particular purpose.
  • Example: "The research project requires additional funding to continue."
• Financial resources allocated for a specific purpose: Refers to the money or capital set aside for a project.
  • Example: "Government funding supported the construction of new infrastructure."

Verb (present participle of fund)

• Providing financial support for a project or activity: Describes the act of supplying money for a specific goal.
  • Example: "They are currently funding several community programs."