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Definition of Backing
1. Noun. The act of providing approval and support. "His vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
Exact synonyms: Backup, Championship, Patronage
Generic synonyms: Approval, Approving, Blessing
Derivative terms: Back, Back, Back, Back Up
Generic synonyms: Approval, Approving, Blessing
Derivative terms: Back, Back, Back, Back Up
2. Noun. Something forming a back that is added for strengthening.
Exact synonyms: Mount
Group relationships: Framework
Generic synonyms: Bed, Layer, Reinforcement, Strengthener
Derivative terms: Back, Mount, Mount
Group relationships: Framework
Generic synonyms: Bed, Layer, Reinforcement, Strengthener
Derivative terms: Back, Mount, Mount
3. Noun. Financial resources provided to make some project possible. "The foundation provided support for the experiment"
Exact synonyms: Financial Backing, Financial Support, Funding, Support
Generic synonyms: Resource
Derivative terms: Back, Fund, Support
Generic synonyms: Resource
Derivative terms: Back, Fund, Support
Definition of Backing
1. n. The act of moving backward, or of putting or moving anything backward.
Definition of Backing
1. Noun. Support, especially financial. ¹
2. Noun. A liner or other material added behind or underneath. ¹
3. Noun. (music) Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer ¹
4. Adjective. (music) That which provides support for the main performer ¹
5. Verb. (present participle of back) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Backing
1. support [n -S]
Medical Definition of Backing
1. In dentistry, a metal support which serves to attach a facing to a prosthesis. (05 Mar 2000)