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backing

noun

the act of providing approval and support

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
B
Ends with
G
Contains
AC
Scrabble score
16
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. the act of providing approval and support

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

noun

  1. something forming a back that is added for strengthening

noun

  1. financial resources provided to make some project possible

    “the foundation provided support for the experiment”

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Example Sentences

his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives
the foundation provided support for the experiment

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