Backing

/ˈbækɪŋ/

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Other forms: backings

Definitions of backing

noun
the act of providing approval and support

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

synonyms: backup, championship, patronage

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type of:
approval, approving, blessing
the formal act of approving
noun
financial resources provided to make some project possible

synonyms: financial backing, financial support, funding, support

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type of:
resource
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
noun
something forming a back that is added for strengthening

synonyms: mount

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type of:
bed, layer
single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance

reinforcement, strengthener
a device designed to provide additional strength

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