backing (n.)

  1. the act of providing approval and support; his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives

    [ Syn: backup , championship , patronage ]

  2. something forming a back that is added for strengthening

    [ Syn: mount , mount ]

  3. financial resources provided to make some project possible; the foundation provided support for the experiment

    [ Syn: support , financial support , funding , financial backing ]

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