CEFR B2

funding

noun

Meaning

Money provided, especially by an organization or government, for a particular purpose.

Examples

The project received a grant of $10,000 in funding from the arts council.
Lack of funding has forced the company to lay off staff.

Synonyms: money, capital, financing, endowment

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funding (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfʌŋdɪŋ/

Definition

Money provided, especially by an organization or government, for a particular purpose.

Examples

The project received a grant of $10,000 in funding from the arts council.
Lack of funding has forced the company to lay off staff.
We are seeking additional funding to expand our research.

How to Use funding

funding for (prepositional phrase): Indicates the purpose or recipient of the money. — "They applied for funding for their research project."
funding of (prepositional phrase): Indicates the source or act of providing the money. — "The funding of the new library was controversial."

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