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funding

/ˈfʌndɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The act of providing resources, usually money, for a project, cause, or organization.

    - "The government provided funding for the new highway project."
    - "Non-profit organizations rely on funding from donations."
  • Noun

    A financial resource available to pay for expenses.

    - "The company's funding ran out before they could complete the project."
    - "Investors provide the initial funding for startups."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with funding
bonding , ponding , mending , blending
Variants
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fund , funded , funder , funders , funding , funds
Etymology
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Derived from the Old French word 'fond' meaning 'bottom' or 'depth', and the suffix 'ing' which indicates a gerund or verb ending.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the first recorded use of the word 'funding' in English was in the 15th century?

  2. The largest single grant in history was the $2.5 billion grant given by the US government to the Manhattan Project during World War II.


Related Concepts
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  1. Capital: Capital is a form of funding that comes from the production and accumulation of goods or services, while funding can come from various sources including capital.

  2. Grant: A grant is a type of funding that is typically given by a government or organization for a specific purpose, such as research or education.

  3. Loan: A loan is a type of funding that is borrowed with the expectation of repayment, often with interest.


Culture
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Funding plays a significant role in various aspects of society, from arts and education to scientific research and technological innovation. It is often a topic of discussion in politics and economics.

How to Memorize "funding"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a pile of coins or a check being handed over as an representation of funding.
    - Imagine a project coming to life with the help of funding.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'funding' with the word 'support'.
    - Think of the word 'resources' when you hear the word 'funding'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Funds Are Needed To Build' to remember the definition of funding.


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