Definition of backing noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
n. 1. Something forming a back: the backing of a carpet. 2. a. Support or aid: financial backing. b. Approval or endorsement: The president has backing from the farm belt.
If someone has the backing of an organization or an important person, they receive support or money from that organization or person in order to do something.
back•ing /ˈbækɪŋ/ n. [uncountable] aid; support: the backing of the president. [uncountable] supporters thought of as a group: His backing includes civil-rights organizations. [count; usually singular] something that forms a support: Put a cardboard backing on the photo.
Backing can take various forms, such as financial support, expertise, guidance, or vocal endorsement. It often involves individuals, organizations, or entities aligning themselves with a particular person or cause and actively contributing to its progress or achievement.
