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BAK-ing/ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing is support, especially money or official support: ministerial backing; financial backing. Support is the everyday twin; backing often sounds political or financial. The verb back someone already exists in the dictionary. Do not write “a backing” for a spine. Schemes collapse without ministerial backing.

Meaning

Support, especially money or public support for a plan.

Examples

• “The scheme collapsed without ministerial backing.”
• “A credit union offered backing when the high-street bank said no.”

Good to know

backing for a plan / person. Everyday: support. Verb: back someone. Political / funding news. Uncountable in most headlines.

Near in meaning

support

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