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 Definitions of backing  [ˈbæk ɪŋ]  

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Definition of 'backing' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) backing
aid or support of any kind.

2.  backing
supporters or backers collectively.

3.  backing
something that forms the back of anything, esp. for support or protection.

Etymology:  (1590–1600)

Definition of 'backing' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) backing, backup, championship, patronage
the act of providing approval and support
"his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"

2. (noun) backing, mount
something forming a back that is added for strengthening

3. (noun) support, financial support, funding, backing, financial backing
financial resources provided to make some project possible
"the foundation provided support for the experiment"


Definition of 'backing' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) backing
the act of moving backward, or of putting or moving anything backward

2. (noun) backing
that which is behind, and forms the back of, anything, usually giving strength or stability

3. (noun) backing
support or aid given to a person or cause

4. (noun) backing
the preparation of the back of a book with glue, etc., before putting on the cover

5.  backing
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