Definitions for backing
ˈbæk ɪŋback·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. backing, backup, championship, patronagenoun

   the act of providing approval and support

   "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"

2. backing, mountnoun

   something forming a back that is added for strengthening

3. support, financial support, funding, backing, financial backingnoun

   financial resources provided to make some project possible

   "the foundation provided support for the experiment"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. backingnoun

   Support, especially financial.

   It's a volunteer organization that works with backing from the city and a few grants.

2. backingnoun

   A liner or other material added behind or underneath.

   The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness.

3. backingnoun

   Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer

4. backingadjective

   That which provides support for the main performer

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. backing

   Backing refers to the act of providing support, endorsement, or resources to a person, organization, event, or cause. This support can come in various forms such as financial investment, public endorsement, or provision of material resources. It is often given with the expectation of gaining some form of return, such as profit, recognition, or achievement of a common goal. Backing is often critical in business ventures, political campaigns, and many other endeavors.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Backing

   of Back

2. Backingnoun

   the act of moving backward, or of putting or moving anything backward

3. Backingnoun

   that which is behind, and forms the back of, anything, usually giving strength or stability

4. Backingnoun

   support or aid given to a person or cause

5. Backingnoun

   the preparation of the back of a book with glue, etc., before putting on the cover

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. backing

   The timber behind the armour-plates of a ship.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. backing

   The heavy plating of wood, or of wood and iron, used to support and strengthen iron plates.

Matched Categories

1. • Layer
   • Strengthener

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'backing' in Nouns Frequency: #2681

How to pronounce backing?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say backing in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of backing in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of backing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of backing in a Sentence

1. Adib Shishakly:

   You cannot send a U.N. envoy without political backing of the big players in the U.N. Security Council. De Mistura does not have the tools.

2. Elaine Kamarck:

   It doesn't look like there's impeachment. Democratic leaders were already backing away from it.

3. Judicial Watch:

   The Obama administration quietly spent at least $ 9 million in U.S. taxpayers ’ dollars in direct collusion with left-wing billionaire George Soros ’ backing of a socialist government in Albania, it is particularly outrageous that the State Department allowed the George Soros operation to help direct taxpayer funds to other groups.

4. Lee Iacocca:

   Incompetency begets incompetency. The last thing a guy who isn't sure of himself wants is a guy backing him up who is sure of himself.

5. Richard Briggs:

   Dubai benefits from perceived backing from Abu Dhabi, which is still an extremely strong credit, and could choose to provide support if needed.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=backing
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Backing
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backing
5. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=backing
6. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html